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25.9.05
5.9.05
there and back again...
yes, im back! 5 months flew.. and here am i standing on the ground that i was born. im in Singapore! well, all i can say now is that im having mixed feelings. at times, i feel excited and anxious to be back, and on other times, there's this deep heart wrenching feel down under. because i hate the feeling of parting. sometimes, i ask myself, "will I ever get to see him or her again?". many times, the answer is "Unlikely". We all know that the unlikely is undoubtedly known as a big NO. I would not know, I chose not to.
But I had my fair share of hard work, joy, fun, pain, laughter, sadness, stress, holidays, jobs... the list goes on. So many things Ive experienced all throughout the 5 months. I felt that I've certainly gained another level of knowledge.
I recalled the first day when I came to UK. All was well except that I didn't have a single clue about preparing my own dishes, I didn't know how much water to add to cook my rice without it turning too hard or soggy, I didn't know how much washing powder to add for my load of laundry. I've learnt it all.
5 months didnt seem to long to me, but tons of memories are in it. I would recall so many things like having parties, playing PS2 with Louis and Zhi yu, solving crosswords with Jon and Atky, having senseless debates with Tom, and correcting my English with Louis, BBQ, buffet dinner, holidays to italy, playing football with chinese and afghans... hahaha.
Whilst on my way back, I thought to myself. Life goes on.. and indeed it's going on. Chris would still be in the electrochem Lab, the Kebab seller in Berlin is still selling his Doner, the Gondola man would still be working in Venice, the usher will still be guiding kids in Disneyland, the receptionist in City Hostel will still be taking his shift --- Everything goes on.
I'm glad and I'm sad.
I wouldn't know if anyone from the University of Newcastle would be reading this but all I can say --- a big THANK YOU for the people from Singapore Society. Thanks to Juni, Nelly, Eugene, Jerome, Wanling, Alvin... and many others, for getting us drunk right on the first day in UK. Especial thanks to Juni for inviting us over to her place for dinner every now and then. I certainly feel that we'll get to see you in Singapore one day and I'm gonna give you a big treat!
The last 11 days spent in Europe was great in many ways. We went to France, Switzerland and Germany. I know I know, it's everybody's wish. They'll have their chance. I only had it earlier. I thoroughly enjoyed sleeping in airports, having One proper meal a day, having biscuits for all other meals and carrying luggages around touring the streets of Paris, Geneva and Berlin.
I've learnt so much more about planning trips and backpacking and I would love to travel more.
I'll continue missing Newcastle, UK and Europe. For now, it's Singapore!
yes, im back! 5 months flew.. and here am i standing on the ground that i was born. im in Singapore! well, all i can say now is that im having mixed feelings. at times, i feel excited and anxious to be back, and on other times, there's this deep heart wrenching feel down under. because i hate the feeling of parting. sometimes, i ask myself, "will I ever get to see him or her again?". many times, the answer is "Unlikely". We all know that the unlikely is undoubtedly known as a big NO. I would not know, I chose not to.
But I had my fair share of hard work, joy, fun, pain, laughter, sadness, stress, holidays, jobs... the list goes on. So many things Ive experienced all throughout the 5 months. I felt that I've certainly gained another level of knowledge.
I recalled the first day when I came to UK. All was well except that I didn't have a single clue about preparing my own dishes, I didn't know how much water to add to cook my rice without it turning too hard or soggy, I didn't know how much washing powder to add for my load of laundry. I've learnt it all.
5 months didnt seem to long to me, but tons of memories are in it. I would recall so many things like having parties, playing PS2 with Louis and Zhi yu, solving crosswords with Jon and Atky, having senseless debates with Tom, and correcting my English with Louis, BBQ, buffet dinner, holidays to italy, playing football with chinese and afghans... hahaha.
Whilst on my way back, I thought to myself. Life goes on.. and indeed it's going on. Chris would still be in the electrochem Lab, the Kebab seller in Berlin is still selling his Doner, the Gondola man would still be working in Venice, the usher will still be guiding kids in Disneyland, the receptionist in City Hostel will still be taking his shift --- Everything goes on.
I'm glad and I'm sad.
I wouldn't know if anyone from the University of Newcastle would be reading this but all I can say --- a big THANK YOU for the people from Singapore Society. Thanks to Juni, Nelly, Eugene, Jerome, Wanling, Alvin... and many others, for getting us drunk right on the first day in UK. Especial thanks to Juni for inviting us over to her place for dinner every now and then. I certainly feel that we'll get to see you in Singapore one day and I'm gonna give you a big treat!
The last 11 days spent in Europe was great in many ways. We went to France, Switzerland and Germany. I know I know, it's everybody's wish. They'll have their chance. I only had it earlier. I thoroughly enjoyed sleeping in airports, having One proper meal a day, having biscuits for all other meals and carrying luggages around touring the streets of Paris, Geneva and Berlin.
I've learnt so much more about planning trips and backpacking and I would love to travel more.
I'll continue missing Newcastle, UK and Europe. For now, it's Singapore!