Better than the Mall

Knowing that I often listen to a sermon in a mosque, my friend often sends me an invitation to attend it. I truly appreciate her for this. It means that she cares about me.  Her husband also loves to come to the religious sermon.

Ideally, I should attend all the sermon put in the invitation. I believe it could enrich my knowledge and strengthen my faith. However, I don’t think it possible. I often prefer staying at home to going somewhere on Sunday because on Saturday, I usually attend the Toastmasters Meeting. I sometime feel tired.

Nevertheless, I plan to listen to a sermon someday. I just need to find the right time. That is, the time when I have almost nothing to do, when the weather is fine, and when the invitation is received. The onset of online transportation has made the pal easier. I can arrive at the location faster. There are many food sellers near the mosque, so I can easily find something for lunch. For me, this kind of activity is more useful than spending your time at the mall.

Better than the Mall

Knowing that I often listen to a sermon in a mosque, my friend often sends me an invitation to attend it. I truly appreciate her for this. It means that she cares about me.  Her husband also loves to come to the religious sermon.

Ideally, I should attend all the sermon put in the invitation. I believe it could enrich my knowledge and strengthen my faith. However, I don’t think it possible. I often prefer staying at home to going somewhere on Sunday because on Saturday, I usually attend the Toastmasters Meeting. I sometime feel tired.

Nevertheless, I plan to listen to a sermon someday. I just need to find the right time. That is, the time when I have almost nothing to do, when the weather is fine, and when the invitation is received. The onset of online transportation has made the pal easier. I can arrive at the location faster. There are many food sellers near the mosque, so I can easily find something for lunch. For me, this kind of activity is more useful than spending your time at the mall.

Responsiblity

Last Friday, I went home from my office by Gojek. When we were in Mampang area, suddenly the motorcycle radiator was broken. As a result, the motorcycle could no longer be driven. It had to be repaired.

Luckily, the driver was kindhearted. He said that I didn’t have to pay for the ride. He suggested me to find another driver. At that time, I felt a little bit worried since I was not familiar with Mampang area. However, I had to go home. I then walked along the roadside until I saw a building with Century logo attached on it. I decided to go inside the store and bought some medicine. After that, I pulled my cell phone out of the pocket and started to make a new Gojek order. A bout 15 minutes later, my new Gojek order arrived.

I highly appreciated the Gojek driver whose motorcycle was broken. He acted responsibly. He knew that his main duty was to take his passenger to the destination safe and sound and for that he deserved a reward. That is, the fee. However, if he fails, he doesn’t not deserve any fee.

We need others

I am a loner and an introvert. Sometimes, I prefer to be left alone and don’t want to talk. For example, it happens when I am having my dinner after arriving home from work. I am tired and want to enjoy my dinner, so leave me alone.  That is what I say to myself. However, I know that people wanting to talk to me have a good intention. They want to know how my day is, they want to listen to my stories when I am at the workplace and at the journey, and they want to know if I am fine. That’s all.

That is why I need to be patience in answering their questions. I have to refrain from being angry.  I need to look at the bright side: They still care about me, wanting to know whether there is something they can help. They still acknowledge my existence, which I am still around them. And they still appreciate me and regard me as an important person. So I must be grateful. Can you imagine if people no longer talk to us? You will be miserable indeed.  Besides, nobody can live alone. We need other people.