7th June Visit

On 7th June, I visited mdm. K for the first time! At first, I was unsure if there was going to be any cultural or language barrier - but it turned out on the contrary. Despite being of rather frail health in recent months, mdm. K was massively welcoming and chatty although it was my first time meeting her. I was pleasantly surprised by the neatly organized nature of her house, as it was very clean and tidy.

Through the duration of the visit, we spent much time listening to her recent stories, and got to share marginally about our own stories and opinions. Furthermore, it was only her birthday in that week, so we got to have a mini-surprise birthday celebration. Nonetheless, the small cake was not consumable for her owing to her medical condition - so she graciously allowed us to consume it on her behalf. She did have a small plastic bear to keep as a memento, together with photos of the occasion. These things and the time spent probably was more meaningful than the cake itself!

In conclusion, I had a meaningful time getting to know mdm. K for the first time, and having the privilege of witnessing and partaking in a mini birthday celebration. Looking forward to future catchup opportunities with her!