Hi Everyone! Tammie here and thank you for taking the time
to read through my reflection! (WARNING: It’s going to be a LOOOONNNG one)
This is my first time volunteering with T.H.E. Seniors and I
had a very fun and fulfilling time interacting with Mr. Ong. (From block 61) Before
the start of the visit, I was initially worried because of my half-past-six
spoken Chinese! But 5 minutes into the visit, I was relieved that communication
would not be a problem! HOORAYY!! I am also thankful for all the help received
from Joscelin and Shu Rui!!! They have been extremely patient in answering all
my incessant questions. HAHAHAHAHA!
Mr. Ong was initially shy at first when we stepped into his
flat. He offered us a seat on his sofa while while he chose to sit on a plastic
chair. We explained to Mr. Ong that he should sit on the sofa so that he can
watch his TV but he was adamant about it and so we finally relented to sitting
on the sofa. Mr. Ong was excited to tell us about the date of his second
operation which would be at the end of the month as his first face lifting
operation was a success. He is extremely happy now that he is able to see so
much clearer than before although he had some reservations prior to the
operation. He says that with the second operation, he will be able to look more
handsome. Hahaha!
I had fun during the 2 hour plus of chitchat with Mr Ong and
I felt excited and happy during the whole two hours. I am glad that Mr. Ong did
not treat me as a stranger although it is my first time visiting him. He shared
with us his interest, which includes watching Teochew opera as well as his love
for karaoke videos. Mr. Ong was exceptionally excited when he told us about his
new Television set and DVD player. Mr Ong currently only has one Hokkien
Karaoke songs DVD and so he is looking forward to the shopping trip with his
friend to Sungei Road where he can purchase more Karaoke VCDs/DVDs. We told Mr.
Ong that we would help him ask around to see if our friends have any old
VCDs/DVDs that they wish to give away. So,
we would like to appeal to all to keep a look out for any oldies/chinese opera/
Karaoke VCDs/DVDs that we can give to Mr. Ong! He initially said that he doesn’t really have any preference but after
much probing, he added that he is interested in Karaoke CDs as well as Teochew
opera CDs! Do keep a look out for Mr. Ong!! Thanks everyone!!
I am extremely delighted to have the chance to participate
in this visit together with T.H.E.Seniors and I had fun throughout the
interaction. From exploring on how to tune the TV to taking photos with Mr.
Ong, everything is new and exciting and I felt extremely privileges to be given
this opportunity to participate in this visit! My first visit together with
Joscelin and Shu Rui had been a memorable one so now I can say that it will not
be my last visit!!
Thank you for taking time to read my LONNNGGGGGG
Reflection!! And its now time for Photos!!! (Pardon the lousy 自拍 shots because my arms
are simply too short!)
Xoxo,
Tammie :D :D
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| First Shot! Hahaha! :D |
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| 3,2,1 Say Cheese!!!!! Teaching Mr Ong the art of "peace-ing" |
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