this week has been very hectic, chaotic, busy, etc..
from monday till today(friday), me and wanqi went to Tembusu Rehab Centre (TRC) to help out with therapies there. monday and tuesday were mainly helping with the patients and guiding the patients while they do their OT or PT (Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy). there were some patients which left me a deep impression, maybe cuz i was accompanying them for most of the time. although communication with them was minimal, it was enjoyable. me always nonsensically talking to myself for most of the time cuz they simply don't respond, or do not have the ability to respond. but it was all worth it when they used all the energy and effort they have and open their mouths to mouth a 'Thank You'. i nearly cried when the patient i was taking care of finally said something (thank you) to me.
the 3rd and 4th day were basically doing admin, helping to sort out their MAFs and their financial records or whatever you call it. those receipts and all that. i hope we were more of a help than a hindrance to Ms NSC and Lucille. heh..
5th day(today), was quite slack. me and wanqi reported late for work because we were busy drawing our thankyou card. but there was still no work to do. Lucille bought nice bread for us, while Ms NSC gave us each a row of Rocher(dunno how to spell). was very touched by all these little 'gifts' and also those 'last words' they said to us. I REALLY LOVE THAT PLACE AND THE PEOPLE!! the centre also gave us each a t-shirt(which we bought yesterday, thinking it was just another errand to run) as a token of appreciation. really love it(though its a normal tee)..
just one week and i've become so attached to TRC and the staff there. the things i learnt and experience were those once in a lifetime. really couldn't bear to leave. i could feel my tears when Lucille said her 'last words' to us. sigh.. but things will never be the same......
besides working from 8.30am to 3pm(often overtime till 4pm or so), i was at vivo working part-time on tues, wed and thurs from 6pm to 10pm. so this week is little-sleep-week! hehe. there's still CDAC graduation tml, and i have to wake up early again!! ~~~ TATA!
still thanking TRC for everything=)
