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My heart is uncannily at peace since I left home in the evening. One thing I really, really enjoy these days is having my earpiece plugged in and with Ah-Mei's songs on loop while I'm on the bus. Today was Stephanie Sun's new songs in her new album. They were amazingly effective for healing. I had enjoyed the peace the songs brought me. I love buying stuff at Candy Empire because the snacks there just make the world seem more magical and desirable. I finally got the m&m chocolate bar which I had been eyeing since January. But I decided I will not open it until I have tea with my sis. She likes to call the time we spend together "sister-bonding time" even though we always end up talking crap. On my way to meet Edwin, a guy holding a piece of paper approached me. I thought he was probably going to promote a product or anything of that sort, so I waved to gesture that I wasn't interested. Then I walked off. Thirty seconds later, whatever came over me, I turned back, took off my earpiece and asked him what it was about. He was struggling to speak. I managed to catch that he was selling keychains to raise funds for his medical bills as he is down with an illness. The paper in his hand was a certificate to prove his identity. I was keen to help upon hearing his plight. But I was stuck when I saw that he only had minions keychains to offer. Many a time when I make a purchase in the name of charity I would expect to get something practical. But since I had expressed interest I had to get something from him, even if it was a minion. Thank goodness. In the heap of minions I found a Doraemon couple set keychains, so naturally I made the purchase. Upon leaving I asked him to get well soon and I could see that strong sense of appreciation in his eyes. It is hard to spot something as genuine as that these days. I was pretty glad I turned back after all. I felt good about it.

I guess it can really be a nice thing to know or at least hope others are doing great.