Sunday, June 02, 2013
Something bad happened to me. But I think I'm lucky more than unlucky. :)
I made a day trip to London today and my wallet was stolen during my trip. Although I'm quite annoyed that I have to go through the hassle to cancel my credit cards, file a police report, replace my cards, yada yada..., I think the thief was more unlucky. I had my phone, my train ticket, my student card, my oyster card and cash with me. The thief only gained my credit cards (which I have cancelled all of them), my Singapore identity card and a pocketful of pences (lol!). [The thief must be wondering why a Harrods shopper only carries a few pences LOL] My only worry is that my identity card might be used for illegal transactions. Hopefully the police reports made would save me from such circumstances!
At the same time, I feel really bad to have worried my parents all the way in Singapore. It must have worried them a lot since they are usually paranoid. My carelessness has troubled them to help me contact the Singapore banks and travel all the way to the police station to file a report, in the middle of the night. Even after all necessary procedures were done, they still helped me find the bank hotlines for me to replace my cards.
Lucky qiquan was with me when the incident happened. It would have been tough for me to handle all these by myself, considering I was in a town away from home (in UK) and in a foreign country. What's more, my phone couldn't make those calls out to the banks and the police, so I had to use his phone to make all those long and charged phone calls. =.= It was really funny how I had to turn the volume up cos the streets were noisy. Back at his place (where there was no more noise), I had difficulty understanding the police officer's accent. It was really funny how he could hear and decipher her questions although I was the one holding on to the phone (still with max volume) lol!
Despite the misfortune, the trip was redeemed by good company during dinner time! It's really nice to meet a friend from home, whom I haven't seen for a long time!
To be honest, I was a little upset when I first found out about the theft, so I texted a few friends back in Guildford about it. They were really concerned about my well-being. They attempted to help me and even asked if I was ok. My dear flatmates came out of their rooms to check on me once they heard me unlocking my door.
Rather than seeing it as a misfortune, I feel that I'm really lucky to be loved. I'm really sorry to have caused a commotion that worried all who are concerned about me. At the same time, I'm extremely grateful for all the love and kindness. :')
7:58 AM
Till we meet again..
