It’s been another long day for me. As usual, i was struggling to wake up this early morning when my alarm triggered at 0630. It’ll be quite a long journey to reach my destination for this morning. 2 hours of changing between tube and train, i’ve finally reached the training centre. I met with new mates and went through hours of training together. I’m glad that we finished earlier than expected, which means i’m most likely to be able to get to work on time. Consequently, there will not be a deduction of my pay for tonight. In order to save money, i actually walk from the station to where i work.
While working, i could see bunch of young kids passing by. Some looks ‘okay’, but many looks ‘horrible’. I would say that they’re all very ‘disturbed’ children. Supposingly, this country is strict on selling alcohol and cigarette to under-aged people. Yet, you could see that young kids around 11-15 in age, are smoking and drinking at all time. I really wonder how they managed to get those stuffs??? During late at night, the last bunch of kids that passed even smashed a bottle of alcohol on the street, leaving those broken glasses right outside the restaurant. I had to went out sweeping and warned all passerby to watch out for broken glasses.
After work, i could see that there’s lotsa ppl coming out from pubs. Some were ‘high’, some were badly drunk. Some were looking so rough after puking. Whereas some were literally just shouting/yelling on the street. Frankly, i was afraid a lil for being alone waiting at the bus stop. Fortunately, it did take long before the bus arrived. In fact, i got a free ride home. ![]()
I’ve been thinking about all that had happened throughout my day. First, those new mates i met in the training. Then, those people who walk passed the restaurant as well as those who were out there on the street and everywhere, in the middle of the night. They all came from all walks of life, with different behaviour, personalities and background. Most importantly is a gal i met while on my way home.
I took the same path which leads to my home. Alone, i walk down the path where i came across with this young gal in between. I heard the argument she was having with someone else from far when i got off from the bus. She was crying, sobbing… I don’t know what had gotten into me, but i just walk up to her and asked if she’s okay? I gave her a hug and a shoulder to cry on. She told me briefly about what had happened. I looked into her eyes and see nothing but an empty soul. Her makeup had messed her entire pretty face. I gave her a piece of advice and encouragement, of which i hope she would remember it.
I had the intention to walk her home but she insisted that her house was just round the corner and her friends were nearby. Therefore, i left her there alone and continue to walk back home. As i walk away from her, when i turn around and look at her, i saw a gal with her back facing me. There’s nothing but loneliness and heart-broken little gal. She’s in great despair and sadness. I could feel that her heart is scattered yet filled with anger. What she’s going through in her life right now, can be regarded as ‘dramatic’ to others.
In one same day, i’ve met so many people and seen so many things. Basically, when bunch of people are having fun or going through the happiest moment of their life; At the same time, others may be going through ‘Hell’ in their life. Those troubled/disturbed youngsters, they would never able to imagine how it’s life for those who’s in pain/despair. I doubt they would ever know how to appreciate the people around them when they still have the opportunity. HUman tends to takes things for granted or neglects things of which and of whom they have.
The face of the young girl and the look of her back reflected by the light from the lamp post in the dark night, remains locked in my head. I could not get rid of that picture. I wonder how is she now? What will happen to her in the future? Will she remember that she met a stranger + bypasser, who tried to comfort her while she thinks that she has no one in the world? Will she ever take my advice into life? I sincerely wish that she’ll remain strong and battle through all the hardships that she might encountered in her life.
I believe that all human beings may have ups and downs throughout their entire life. Sometimes we cant help but to think that how great it would be if we are able to manage through the test and survive in this world…………..
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