We had coffee today and we spoke about the differences between the NOrwegian culture and the SIngaporean culture.
- Differences in studying methods and focus
- Differences in diet (they love bread and potatoes whereas we love rice and noodles, sort of)
- Differences in ideas relating to independence and marriage/partners
She brought me to her new apartment which she is working on herself. She learnt the skills from her dad and granddad who worked as carpenters and car mechanics. Of course, for some other tasks which require more skills and energy, she engaged the help of the professionals.
Thereafter, she brought me to some shops and showed me the type of sinks that she bought and would be installing in her new apartment. And then she dropped me off to catch a movie starting at 1830.
On the topic of movie, she was telling me about some of the movies that she has watched and it struck me so strongly that she watched the movies alone. SHe has many friends and yet she chooses to work on some of her life activities alone. I have no idea why she does this. Could it be because she loves the peace and silence that comes when one is alone? Or perhaps she is meeting someone but does not want to say it.
Anyway, she inspires me with the clarity of life and aggresion.
I sort of screwed up as I was just so bad at giving directions. I said 'left' when I meant 'right', especially when we were cruising down to Lille Trianglen. I really hope I did not irritate her with my carelessness or slip of tongue...haha....
Dear Lord
Thank you for making this meeting possible. I pray that Hilde will enjoy success with her career and personal life. At the same time, I hope that we can develop our friendship as the time passes.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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