It was nothing as surprise or as meaningful as the kindness of a stranger. But a minute of kindness and compassion unto others regardless the level of acquaintanceship we share could go a long way. And it made my day.
During my 8-months of summer job (what a long "summer" job), I face only egoist and hypocrites who thought they know-it-all and know-it-well. They can say however and whatever pleases them, even they have every chance they can get to talk my ear off. Happens everyday.
What really throws me off is how they talk about wisdom ever-ry-day, but then I'd see how their words way too contradicts their actions. Their egos is bigger than their cranium. It baffles me what these people are trying to prove ever-ry-day. Seems to me always trying so hard to prove something I cannot see, that they are stand-out from the crowd. For what? So what? Talk. Talk. Talk like there is no tomorrow. Like it's going to make any differences.
So back to my humble acquaintances. Our acquaintanceship only business base. Yes, it was business affair. There were only 2 acquaintances I'd like to highlight and will never forget. They are our clients.
Mr. W who gave me 3 big Chinese paos (bun). When I held the synthetic bag filled with warm paos in my hands, my heart melted felt like crying. I didn't really figure why he did it. Maybe the warm pao represented farewell gifts for my resignation. Or a token of appreciation for what I've done with his "new case"? I'd never forget his "they are still warm".
Ms. F gave me 10 ringgit. Ok, not because she gave me bucks that I should give her credit. Giving out money could also mean appreciation or rewards right? In a positive sense. Though I kept declining of course. I'll never forget her "well, just a little reward (or congratulatory) for you going to university"!
It has been a long time anyone as kind as they were enter my life. They may had shrugged it off and unnoticed their own kind actions, but their magnanimous and generosity is what remains in my heart and mind. Even though they are only people who might just rub your shoulder once in you lifetime. Mr. W and Ms. F are who makes me feel grateful about lots of things and meaning of true kindness.
Waaaay too far from humbug and egoism.
