Gotta love those financial advisors on the streets

Because they really test my courage to speak to strangers. Me? Afraid of talking to strangers? No I am not afraid to talk to people, but I am usually very comfortable with my own privacy. So when someone starts to ask me something in the street, I'll feel intruded and annoyed.

Two weeks ago, this pesky gal came up to me while I was at Pasir Ris Interchange figuring how to get to Costa Sands Resorts. I managed to avoid her at first (to my relief), but she came to me again while I was looking at the bus information on a pillar near by. She asked for my number which I was gave reluctantly, however I prayed about my negative attitude and decided to take advantage of the time that she'll call to share the gospel or something. Lo and behold, she called me after my Bangkok trip last night! I told her frankly about me not wanting to buy anything for her and I think I broke her heart when I told her I don't do referals too because I have never done referals for my friends either (just a personal decision). So we talked about other things and I learned that she is a Christian and we had some friends in common from her church and FSV. To cut this long story short, I ended the call by encouraging her to consider herself blessed even though she didn't gain a costomer in me, but a friend (wahaha... I'm either a curse or a blessing) as blessings comes in different forms. I don't know why I had to say that, but it's most likely because of her occupation (which can get quite desperate) and the church she is from (blessings, favour and sometimes money).

If u get an opportunity to meet someone wanting to do a survey with u and u have time, don't just say "I am rushing" if u are not. Just do the survey and use your desgretion. If they are doing a good service, just give them your number even if u won't need them and then pray for them so that when they call u, u'll be ready to be a blessing to them in many many ways.
Merry Christmas...