For two days in a row..i went to 2 funerals. 2 of my colleagues lost their loved ones on the same day. First was a muslim funeral that i went. My colleague lost her mother. She just lost her father, 100 days ago. Guess, her late mother missed her husband terribly. Anyway, the 2nd funeral that i went, was the first ever. A wake. I was a bit uneasy as it was my first time there. Although i was with my colleagues, i don't really know what to do. Next, i saw few red folded papers on top of the peanuts. My chinese colleagues told me that they will take it with them. I quickly gave him a buzz. I remember that he went to his grandmother's funeral and he definitely knows better, like what he did there, esp being a muslim. It was a relieved. At least, i know what to do. Well i didn't stand infront of the coffin for I don't think i was strong enough to do that. I went to a Hindu funeral 2 mths ago and I was told to go into the late's house ( my neighbour's). Late Uncle's ( that's what i called him) body was right infront of my eyes. Unfortunately, i went to the funeral alone as my parent had gone in the morning. I thot it was alright just to stand outside the house, but as to mark respect, i was told to go in. Well, i could say i had few sleepless nights after that. Anyway, last nite at the wake, i stood quite a distance and still pay my last respect. He said that was ok. Well..It was an experience. Say, a learning journey....