Living One Day at a Time

I was touched by the lenten special report on my favorite talk show in TV. There was this man who was very hopeless in her life and he went astrayed. He lived in the streets and even turn to addiction. One day a social helper convince him to joined their home for the youth. At first he was hesitant but with the great motivation of the social helper, he went with them. At the social shelther he was given an addiction treatment and help for his fast recovery. There he learned that life is very precious and he struggled to have a new life. This time he is one of the social helper motivating youths to find their new selves.

I was invited by my niece this easter sunday for a lunch in their house. I went to the shop to buy something for her as a gift but I was not able to find the right one. On my way home, I passed by an equestrian shop. I thought of an equestrian clothing for her since horseback riding is one of her hobby. I found a lot of nice things in that shop. And when I paid what I bought, the cashier asked me if it is a gift so they can wrap it for free. That was really a good idea and I hope my niece will like my simple present.

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