Sharing from Omer

Hello Everyone,

Today is the first time I am contributing to the Best Buddies Blog. First of all, I would like to congratulate to all of us, that our club was mentioned in the Star Newspaper and I feel that this is a new achievement for all of us. Last Sunday, I went out with Hui Ru to accompany Charmaine and Wai Keen. Firstly I have to admit that this was my first one-to-one experience with a L-D person. I was always worried that how would I take care of the person, and what types of problems/experiences will I encounter. I always felt that the first time I will go out with them then only I will feel and understand the concept of Best Buddies in deep detail, and I would be able to understand the needs and improvements that we can make to make the experience a more deeper and long lasting one.

Firstly we picked up both of our beloved friends and met their parents. The parents have hopes in their eyes as well as concern and worry for their children. Best Buddies is new for them and it is new for us as well. Both of us share the common goal of making Charmaine and Wai Keen happy. From the moment they sat inside our car, I greeted them, they replied so happily and with so much warmth. The first sentence I asked them was "What do you think about Madagascar 2?". They said " No, we have not seen but my friends tell me is very nice". Then I said "Do u like Harry Potter?", they said "Heli Copter?". Then, they bursted into laughter. ha ha ha ha lol . Their humor is very innocent and cute in the sense that they think straight and they are not shy to express their views and feelings on topics.

We had a lot of chit chatting asking about their birthdays and stuff like that. After we reached the Shopping mall, the guy Wei Keen requested to buy drinks and pop corn, so i went with him. The most funniest thing is he told me, " Please don't tell my parents that I am eating pop corn and drinking pepsi and 100 plus". My parents don't allow me to take so much sweet. I said its okay. This is the thing I want to make u guys aware about, You will discover new things on the way, when you spend time with them. For instance, I asked Wai Keen that which drink will you consume first, 100 plus or pepsi. He said:" I don't know I really have to think and make a decision". Even a small decision, they actually take time to think of.

In the middle of the movie, He started to jump on the seat and was very excited, for the characters of the movie. People around us were looking at us, but I pretended as nothing went on. At this moment I was astonished and shocked of the sudden act, but I tried to give him a comfortable atmosphere. The movie ended and both of them enjoyed the movie. After we came out, people were looking at us very weirdly. There was this young chinese lady was looking at our faces and our buddies faces, I was a bit overwhelmed by her behavior.

We dropped them back home, their parents were very grateful. The buddies had a lot of fun, and We were happy for them. Chamaine is a very nice girl, and she is very funny to talk with, while Wai Keen is very independent and talks less in detail..

After the day was over, I felt very hungry becuase I was careful to their needs and was paying attention to everything. Thus hungry, It was a fun day, and the movie was really funny. I enjoyed Alex the lion.

Hope you guys can get some experiences out of this story and can imagine how it is like, its really fun and you will love it :-)).


Signing Off,

Omer.

Best Buddies on PRESS !!

Newspaper: The Star

Column: Education, Campus

Title: Best Buddies

Date: 23 November 08 (Sunday)

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I want to MOVE IT..MOVE IT..

Charmaine and Wai Keen are adorable when they sang "I want to move it..move it"

"I want to move it..move it..." is the song for the movie - Madagasca: Escape to Africa


Yes, first time Omer and I brought Charmaine and Wai Keen (Buddies) for a movie today...

When i smsed Charmaine about the movie plan, she was very excited and asked me "What time? Where?"... I never thought that she will be interested with my plan...I am pretty much delighted and looking forward to have a movie with her...

Hence, we decided to catch up a movie during this sunny Sunday..So, 4 of us chose a 3:30pm movie in a cinema which nearby their house...

Initially, i thought that it will be easier for me to talk to them.. Out of my expectation, i realized that they hardly understand our words. However, we never give up. We tried to listen to them, and laugh with them. By asking their daily life routine, we managed to catch up with them better. We also tried to repeat our words in order for them to understand what we are trying to convey.

I was a bit panicked when Charmaine told me that her ears were painful at the beginning of movie. I was worried about her..But, she said she was alright. I guess she wasn't adapt to the loud noise in the cinema. Luckily, everything went well till the end of the movie.

I was also afraid that they are bored and unhappy for this trip. "Thank you for bring us out for a movie" they were thankful for our deed and they love the movie. Finally, we were relieved, and also feel much very touched by their little words.

Another thing that i must mention is...their parents are really lovely. First of all, they willing to allow their children to go out with us. Secondly, they are open hearted. Thirdly, they are thankful that what we have done.

It was really a very meaningful sunday in my life. By spending time with them, i have experienced different type of happiness. They are easily contented, and they could brighten your day with their innocent and true laugh. Nothing need to be afraid of. After experienced it, i feel that i could do it better for the next time. Most importantly, we have to be patient and do it wholeheartedly.

Can't wait to have a second trip with them... :)

This is Wai Keen - funny and adorable

This is Charmaine - caring and cute

Creating Friendships Through UCSI's Best Buddies

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