Why today was a good day:
1. I woke up late
I had a really good dinner with my medic friends yesterday after a long overdue reunion then woke up in the early morning to spend time with God. It was like earth and sky - the night was full of stories and laughter, while the wee hours of the morning was still and serene. The perfect balance.
2. I met my first warlock
Prior to this meeting I did watch a youtube video about witches and their faith. I didn't know that they existed before that video so meeting one was an experience! He talked about how in his faith, women are treasured, because they are the vessels to carry young ones. Because of women's capability of childbirth, they are in possession to practice magic. Mind blowing! Was so happy to meet so many different people here in London.
3. We found a castle!
On our walk back from Holborn, we went through Pall Mall and we found this! In my head, way before I stepped foot in London, I pictured castles looking like this. The differentiation factor is certainly the jagged square-like roofs. This particular castle is no longer a castle as its situated really close to Buckingham Palace. I would guess that it is a museum now, but I was excited to see it nonetheless!
4. Met up with my lovely neighbours in Hyde Park
The Flat 10ers and I are very blessed to have such lovely neighbours in Flat 9: Aidan, Patricia, Piera and Hui. We have exchanged dinners and desserts, shared bathrooms when our own is faulty and rescued each other from disconnected internet signals. We hosted a Malaysian dinner, and they hosted a vegetarian feast. In between borrowing tools, picking up post and exchanging presents, we have grown very close to them. We literally haven't seen each other since the exam season started. So seeing them was really nice! They haven't congratulated me (in person) since my engagement so I received big happy hugs from all of them. They are moving out too in the next months so we promised each other to have another get together soon. I am definitely going to miss them.
5. Met up with a random neighbour
Just a block away from reaching the house, we accidentally bumped into fellow Malaysians. I offered my salaam and we started talking. Her mother and herself happen to live on the street opposite ours! And she studies medicine too in the same university with my high school friend. Basically, small world. She invited us over whenever we miss Malaysian cooking so I will hold her to that promise!
Life is full of serendipitous moments,
if only you take time to brave out of the house
and wander around familiar and unfamiliar places once in a while.
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