Never say Never !

It's been ages since I last wrote anything here.

I've been in the UK for more than 3.5 months now. Arriving on the 1st Dec. 2006 in L'Arche Community, Lambeth in South London.

Community life is very busy and hectic yet at the end of the day, it's very satisfying and I'm enjoying every moment of it.

There were many moments, I've had inner temper tantrum to throw everything away and just walk away from it all. Yet, deep within me... I know better than that.

The experience is invaluable although at times very painful coz I often meet myself time and again at places I'd love to run away from. Yet, deep within me... I know better than that.

What give me the strength (even though painful) to keep going?! At the end of the day... it's Bats-Ombak, Karo-Maro, Magi-Feri, Padi-Padi & Tari-Menari (not their real names). They are the ones who gives me the strengths and the joys.

What's the hardest/toughest/painful living here?

Comminity life.

What brings/gives me joy living here?

Community life.

I thought we were going to have an early Spring this year, 2 weeks ago but the weather have changed tremendously suddenly.

2 weeks ago, we had such sunny and bright weather. The Cherry Blossoms, Magnolias & Daffodils were blossoming so wonderfully until last Tuesday we had snow. I was at home at my Aunt's & Uncle's place when we had all 4 seasons in 1 day (snow, sun, rain and occassionally sleet! & frost, too !!!). I know when they say 'English weather'. Now, I know exactly what they mean. Since then, we've had occassional light snow and the wind eats into your bones.

Tonight, our clocks move forward 1 hour (which signifys the beginning of Spring officially-26 March every year) and it is exactly 1 year from today, I'd come to UK for my 6 months holiday last year.

I still remember saying these words (when Amar & Im had asked if I was going to visit L'Arche Community while in the UK) "No way! We'll see."

Now, look where I am. *smiling*

Never say never!