A problem you encountered and how you solved or managed it |
Monday, January 25, 2010
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I had encountered many problems before and solved them like maths questions but this is the one that i felt proud of myself after the incident.
Finally,it's Saturday!My parents have planned to go to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve today!I had already waited a long time for this(although it had only been two days since they told me about it).My father drove us all there after we had finished our breakfast.
Once we stepped out of the car,my brother and I were so excited that we raced to the exit without waiting for our parents.Once we reached there,we started our walk and were fascinated by the great number of species of animals and plants.Each species were unique and some were very rare.After a long walk,we decided to take a break.
It was then that i felt urgent and had to answer nature's call.I proceeded to the nearby toilet.When I was done,i found a little boy crying on my way back."I want my MUMMY!"cried the boy.I went up to him and asked him what were the loud cries for(though i already know that most possible answer)He replied that he got lost when he wandered off from his parents to admire the flowers nearby.I decided to bring him to my parents as they should know what to do,but the boy refused as his parents have told him countless times before that if he gets lost,stay there and they will return to get him.So,i decided to wait with him.After about 10 minutes,his parents did not arrive.BOTHER!I have a problem now.I did not have my phone with me and I could not leave him in the lurch.He also refused to follow me to my parents so there!I was stuck and did not know what to do.
Suddenly,I saw a cigarette lighter on the ground.An idea struck me.I gathered a number of twigs and piled them up.I used the cigarette lighter and lit up a fire with the pile of twigs and branches.I did not care whether this was against the safety rules.I could not be stuck here with this boy all day long.I must help him reunite with his parents.The smoke of the small fire alerted my parents,who were now wondering why i took so long to return from the toilet.They found me with the boy and I explained the situation to them.
Off they went to find the staff working at the nature reserve.By this time,the boy's parents were already with the staff,reporting about their lost son.My parents immediately brought them to where I was with the boy.The boy was relieved and hugged his parents tightly.They thanked me and praised that I was a smart boy.I blushed.Though,the staff did not like that as i started a fire but forgave me this time as i did that to help the boy.
We walked around for another half an hour taking photos and then went home.On the car ride back,i was i was proud of my quick thinking that solved the problem of helping the boy find his parents.
That's all for now,look out for my fifth blog entry!
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~Chan Yu Yang Kelvin, 2:09 AM |