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Monday, September 08, 2008
Incident on the train

I went to work with my heart skipping a beat. I managed to maintain this joyous mood till the day end. Everything was well, everything was fine, until someone just had to spoil it. Oh what the, couldn't you just leave a young girl a good memory?

It was at the end of the day, when everyone could shake off the days hard work. I board the train, I spotted two available seats and began to sit in the middle. As soon as I spotted Yi Ying sitting not far, I signal for her to come and join me. Just then, this man began to use his butt to push my butt away. I politely explained to him that my friend was coming over and suggested to him that he could take the available seat just few steps across. I even show him the way courteously with my hand outstretch. I assume that such act would buy peace to us, but I was wrong. (I believe I did move him, he took a step back. Guess, he just want to fight with me. ai!)

He give me a straight no in front of my face and grill me that there is no such thing called the "reserve seat." Yi Ying defend ourselves by saying that she is moving over. He began to scold us in the public. I wanted to stop him and told him, 'go away, you molester.' He replied, 'molester, how dare you call me molester?' and he move off. After this I was silently shivering, was obviously petrified.

I did not shout molester loudly as I know the consequences. I know once I did this, it will alarm the police and would not do good for anyone on the train. After much cool down and doing much reflection, I do not think I am in the wrong. I did keep my poise and try to make peace. All I could conclude is that he is not a gentlemen. Correct me if I am wrong. By the way, I have no qualms to give up seats for elderly and pregnant women. I believe many can witness to this.

My message for this man, 'Do not dare me, for I dare. In fact, ask yourself if you dare to face the consequences? I will forget this incident, perhaps you are just in a bad mood.'

All right, enough of ranting, now to a lighter note. Work was splendid. At first we were given stack of forms to sign. Indemnity, particular, consent form and what so ever. This was follow by a thick file containing nothing but bio safety. We were supposed to be familiar with the regulations and even be given a test on them. Blessed our soul, only selected content would be examinable.

We were directed to a table before flooding ourselves with the notes. We later learn that Kang Yang friend was coincidentally also an attachment student there. This make it easier for us to pull strings with people there. For lunch, we meet up with the rest and have a hefty meal, hefty in terms of dollar sign.

We also had to draw blood for baseline blood storage. It was painful but still bearable. After that, my hand feels numb and cold. Later, my supervisor finally arrive. Although she was sick, she make the effort to welcome me. I am so touch! I could not have any better supervisor.

I was enjoying myself until I remember it was graded. =x

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