An unfortunate event

It was the 24th of June. My mum was driving, i was in the front passenger seat, to fetch my sister from tuition. As my mum stopped at a U-turn, a motorcycle came and ran into the left front bumper of the car. The two girls fell from the motorcycle, and it landed on one of them. Meanwhile, our car lost its bumper.
I was just going to say, "Look out, there's a bike coming." But it happened so quickly. My mum hadn't even made the U-turn. And now, according to the law, she was to blame.

My sister and i stood watching as people started crowding at the site of accident. My mum was shocked and kept making calls. I was afraid the motorcyclist was going to die but thankfully she just broke her feet or something. But it did looked bad cause she was bleeding. An ambulance took her away.
We stood there not knowing what to do, and i can't help overhearing passerby s discussing what happened. It was amusing because each of them had their own version and some do exaggerate alot! I wanted to scream, "Hello! I was in the accident, and the motorcycle certainly did not 'fly'!!!"
Since my mum was busy, the journalist in me came alive and i managed to take some shots before my aunt came and took me home.

Site of accident

here's the poor car

When all of that happened, i didn't feel scared or nervous. Perhaps that's because i wasn't the driver. Hah! But the one thing i felt strongly on that unfortunate day was thankfulness. Thankful to be alive. Because if it was a car instead of a motorcycle that ran into us, i'd be dead by now. I'd hate to die in a car accident because it distorts your figure and makes you look bloody and ugly. The worst is all the pain you have to go through. Or what if you didn't die? What if you lost a part of your body, or became paralysed? Or if you die, are you certain where you'd end up in?
It takes an encounter with death to make you aware of living. Once you've stared death in the face, you begin to appreciate the mundane little things you do everyday, because that's proof that you're still alive. And i begin to examine my relationship with Christ, because for me, spending eternity with Him is what that truly matters. For i've realised that each day could be my last.

Not so bad after all

The best thing about working, as I've found out, isn't about the job or the pay, but how you get to meet people from all walks of life. People are so interesting. I guess the dental profession isn't so bad after all. Perhaps it isn't the greatest, but it's okay.

Since i've been helping out as a dental assistant, i get to see all kinds of different people who share one thing in common; they have dental problems. Duh. I met an adorable elderly lady who talks to me about how expensive a crown is. I met a girl who screamed and cried when she saw the dentist, and tried to spit blood all over me. And a nice, handsome kid who drank the water he's supposed to rinse his mouth with. They're so cute! :) Most of the adults are boring, though.

People are definitely entertaining and interesting. They make my day. And i figured the best thing about being a dentist, giving you a deep satisfaction after a tiring day of labour, is putting a beautiful smile on people's faces. Literally.

Days of hibernation

It feels like a long winter has set in, and here i am, like a big brown bear, all safe and snug in the comfort of my own home. I've been lazy and sleepy. I'm doing practically nothing. Boy, it sure feels good. By the time winter ends and classes start, i'd be all rusty. And i'm dreading that. But as for now, i'm trying to silence the voice inside me that screams "Come on! You're wasting time, you lazy pig!" The voice of guilt.

Therefore, to make myself feel less miserable and guilty, i agree to help out in a dental clinic. Note: help out, NOT work. There's a big difference. It's pretty interesting and there's much to learn. But sometimes i'm just plain lazy. And i'm trying to write a book. I'm pretty sure i won't be able to finish more than half of it, or i'd probably give up, but hey, at least i'm getting one step closer to my dream of being an author!

There's alot more on my to-do list, like learning how to cook and re-learning how to drive, but that can wait. Those aren't my favorites. Besides, it's still winter and i'm hibernating.