Firstly, on the coach on her way to London Victoria Coach Station (London Vic hereafter), she met an old woman sitting beside her. As it is, itz mandatory to put on seat belts while in coach. Being a typical "Just Follow Law (lor)" citizen + the fact tt there IS fatal accidents for coaches, Marpig and others put on seat belts. This woman did not. At 1st Marpig was just wodering if she is ok since she is sitting quite upright. So, Marpig asked her if she is ok and does she need any help with the seat belt.
"Oh I'm fine. I noe itz neccessary for us to put on seat belts but I just don like it."
Right... 5 mins later, when the coach started, the bus driver introduced himself as well as announcing the bus schedule and where we are all heading to. He also mentioned bout the requirement of putting on seat belts.
Despite this, the woman remain indignant.
Looking out of the window (Marpig had a window seat), Marpigz realised these:
Old pple can be very stubbornOld pple do not like to be viewed as weak
Smtimes, sm old pple injured themselves... but...they deserved it... (In fact, not just old pple)
Marpig am not being evil... just tt smtimes pple prefer/chose to be indignant to certain rules, advice, etc tt were drawn up to protect them. Still, since itz pplez choice, Marpig cant do much.
When the coach had almost reached London Vic, the coach passed by the high streets and came across a shop called "Harvey Nichols". The chattery women behind got xxxcited and go "Look!! Harvey Nichols!!", "Ah!!", etc. Marpigz head turned and to her, itz just "another of those shops" Worse, Marpig did not even heard bout the brand or think itz any special. Hmmm... really... such an interesting thought...
Once Marpig reached London Vic, she wandered watz she gonna do for lunch (actually, been thinking ever since Marpig is on the coach) on a Friday afternoon (Marpig applied a dayz leave to spend longer weekend in London) She was supposed to meet D***kz fren whose supposed to pass Marpigz new laptop but he didnt give Marpig a ring... so there was Marpig walking around, thinking wat she should do (Marpigz sisz is still working though she is supposed to meet her for dinner while BIL meeting his frens)
At tt time, Marpig was really into full-blown cold... watz worse, itz raining... darn tt British weather!! Having given much thought, Marpig decided to go to Misato (rem the very 1st few bloggie entries showing Londonz chinatown) for a big hot bowl of tempura udon!!
Bracing the rain, Marpig went to Misato alone... as usual, therez a long Q. Minus the fact tt Marpigz cold was getting from bad to worse and getting really tired... Marpig really enjoyed the bowl of udon tremendously!! Itz been so long since Marpig tasted anyth Japanese!! *SLURP*!!
After lunch, therez still hours away to meeting Marpigz sis. As Marpig had nowhere to go, so she decided to sit around for a cuppa. But bcos of the bad cold, Marpig felt so sleepy and terrible... Finally, Marpig braced herself to sms Marpigz sis to ask her to KO earlier (she normally KO later than late) so tt they could meet earlier and Marpig could go her house to rest asap.
Prior to tt, Marpig trotted those streets which she used to trot while being the poor overseas student... cant believe tt period of Marpigz life had passed... kinda relieve... but kinda missing being a student...
Anyway, Cold was really bad and Marpig felt like a melted ice cream... totally no strength!!
Met Marpigz sis, went out for carvery. Really nice!! Especially the huge Yorkshire pudding!! yumyum!!
Anyway, main th is, Marpig cant breathe due to the cold!! Went to bed and suddenly, Marpigz sis came in the wee morning with a hot cup of Lemsip (for cold) for Marpig...
... ... Marpigz heart suddenly felt so warm... reminded Marpig of Marpigz mom... who will also make hot drinks/cook noodles/bring medicine for Marpig last time...
Ah~~~ all along knew tt Marpigz sis care for Marpig though shez notoriously known to be a tigress... think itz time to dedicate 3 bloggie entries for Marpigz family...
The story goes where on Sunday, b4 Marpig goes back to Bristol, she went to church with Marpigz sis. :) Really like those times when we both go to church... memories and feelings...
There was a hymn then which reminded Marpig of those sec sch daes...
"... Let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us"
Quite true... anyway.
Finally, this is the best part. On her way back to Bristol on the coach in the evening, Marpig am so "lucky" to be caught in the infamous M4 traffic jam!!
Why infamous? Right. In England, M4 and M5, the main motorways from west of the country to London will definitely use these routes. Normally, when an accident happens, motorways close for hours or even 24 hours. To think Marpig always thought tt Marpig wont be so lucky but alas.
Supposedly to arrive in Bristol @ 5pm, in the end, Marpig arrived in Bristol @ 11pm. OMG.
Cars cant move nor exit the motorways. In the end, cars got to U-turn on the motorway... unbelievable...
From day...
To night...
Luckily Marpig had got everyth; water and sm food and most importantly in these situation, NDS!!
From tt delay, Marpig realised, she IS really quite a patient person & have learnt/bcome a very calm and compose person. While every1 bcame flustered and agitated, Marpig remains as cool as a cold soba.
Guess to Marpig, nth can really affect her other than her family...
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Yo! Welcome back with a new lappy and more Provocative+Philosophic+Emotional+Honest entries!XD
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