Final lap

I wanted to write this for quite some time ago but couldn't find the time, not that I'm busy, more like lazy. haha. Anyway, here is what happened.

Somewhere during last week, after class I went to the canteen to have lunch. I was on my own and was happy when I found a table. I sat down, 'chop' that table and went to get my food. I got my food, happily sat down and started eating. It is when you are on your own, the light, the fan, the guy at the next table or the two girls walking past seemed to interest you. While I was eating halfway, this guy approached and asked whether there's anyone sitting with me (it was lunch hour so seats are hard to find). I said no and he sat. First thing I noticed, he sat down and prayed for the food and he prayed for quite a long time. He eats his food while i eat mine. Awkward silence. This is the moment where your inner struggles rise. To strike a conversation or just quickly eat and go! Finally, I couldn't stand the silence. "Hi, I'm teresa. Are you from science?" I could not think of any better topic to start with. It turned out he's pretty easy going, very interesting person to talk to. He stays in PGP too! I'm in block 1 and he's in block 3! Such a coincidence.

The conversation ended after our meals and we departed to our separated ways. Didn't know that talking to random people can be so interesting and exciting!

On the side note, I have been passing by this catholic students society notice board everytime I have 2161 lecture but I never notice what's on the board. Until that day I read this and I find it meaningful:

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity

to accept the things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;

Enjoying one moment at a time;

Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;

Taking, as He did, this sinful world

as it is, not as I would have it;

Trusting that He will make all things right

if I surrender to His Will;

That I may be reasonably happy in this life

and supremely happy with Him

Forever in the next.

Amen.

--Reinhold Niebuhr