This week hasn't been the easiest :')
I still miss home. So much. Of course I miss being spoilt xP
But oh how I just miss waking up to my mom's typing or sewing machine, or the song from my dad's ipad in the morning. I miss waking up to the noise of other people :')
It does make me feel a little lonely at times...
but when I finally meet youtube and a good TV series, along with a yummy snack, my life is back to normal xD
First week back in Uni: terrifying!!
There are still quite a few unsettled things that I'd just have to see next week.
And all the talks about the assignments are driving me mad. Quite literally.
YET I can never feel grateful enough for this opportunity.
To be studying here, learning these things that I'd never be able to learn anywhere else. What a privilege; a gigantic blessing!
I so can't wait to go back home (I know it's only been a week, but it's soo cold here x_x)
I'll hold on by making plans and arranging stuff.
But, wow, I can just see myself, 12-16 weeks from now, a completely different person.
A more experienced person, a stronger person, (a year older xp),
and I can't wait to get to that stage!
This should be fun, right?
CHEERS,
-*^^*-
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Monday, July 25, 2016
Back in the game!
I completely lost track of time during my days off - which is what I wanted, in some ways :)
I immersed myself into being part of my family again, being part of the community, living in a tropical climate, and being a student on holiday.
Of course, I devoured some amazing food. Too much, I think.
They're all simple but comforting food. And once you started, there is no stopping.
Ah, I've missed them already. And the thing is, because you miss them, you tend to eat a lot of them. And you'll regret it (a bit) because your pants now won't fit as nicely, but you secretly tell yourself 'It's fine. It's now like you can get this anytime you want.'
Not a lie, but a brilliant excuse.
I also enjoyed my time in Bali. This time we (me and my family) positioned ourselves as 'tourists' (although my dad somehow seems to know the way around). We rented a car, and visited places we'd never even thought of visiting. We went to Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Benoa. Although I'd like to explore even more of Bali, I think I'm also keeping them for another visit. Lovelovelove the island. Love the food there as well. I love that you can find 'authentic' international food that you can't find anywhere else in Indonesia. We had Mexican, American, Chinese, and 'Melbournian' (brunch :p), as well as the Balinese 'must eats': Jimbaran, Nuri's, Bebek Tepi Sawah. Bali is also quite pretty under the rain! A lovely weather to drive under, although not much you can really do with the rain.
Oh, and how I love the beach. I love the waves, and breeze, the walk and anticipation going to the beach, the sands rubbing against your shoes or your skin. Lovely. Can't wait to go back.
But now I'm back in my lovely studio cube. I'm not as homesick as I was 5 months ago, but I'm genuinely scared. I'm doing 5 subjects this semester, and the thought of the amount of work that I'd have to do scares me. At the same time, I know I'll be fine. I've met several of my teachers and friends, and they seemed nice. And I know where my strength and guidance will come from.
These past several days I guess I've just been dealing with things that I do not know where they' lead to, but I'll keep holding on to the Promise that everything works together for good. I don't have to like it; but I'll live through it just fine. I'm in a secure hand, and I'm called and enabled to do what I've been called for.
I just need to remind myself of these things.
Hey, a good mood booster though, I got 2 H1 assignments last semester! How awesome is that.
I know by the end of the semester, I'll come home a totally different person than when I came. I'd have a few more experiences up my sleeve, and a few more finished pieces to read on :) But for now, it all seems quite far away.
Should I start motivating myself with another holiday planning?
Maybe.
To the amazing holiday and to the awesome second sem at Uni,
CHEERS!
-*^^*-
I immersed myself into being part of my family again, being part of the community, living in a tropical climate, and being a student on holiday.
Of course, I devoured some amazing food. Too much, I think.
They're all simple but comforting food. And once you started, there is no stopping.
Ah, I've missed them already. And the thing is, because you miss them, you tend to eat a lot of them. And you'll regret it (a bit) because your pants now won't fit as nicely, but you secretly tell yourself 'It's fine. It's now like you can get this anytime you want.'
Not a lie, but a brilliant excuse.
I also enjoyed my time in Bali. This time we (me and my family) positioned ourselves as 'tourists' (although my dad somehow seems to know the way around). We rented a car, and visited places we'd never even thought of visiting. We went to Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Benoa. Although I'd like to explore even more of Bali, I think I'm also keeping them for another visit. Lovelovelove the island. Love the food there as well. I love that you can find 'authentic' international food that you can't find anywhere else in Indonesia. We had Mexican, American, Chinese, and 'Melbournian' (brunch :p), as well as the Balinese 'must eats': Jimbaran, Nuri's, Bebek Tepi Sawah. Bali is also quite pretty under the rain! A lovely weather to drive under, although not much you can really do with the rain.
Oh, and how I love the beach. I love the waves, and breeze, the walk and anticipation going to the beach, the sands rubbing against your shoes or your skin. Lovely. Can't wait to go back.
But now I'm back in my lovely studio cube. I'm not as homesick as I was 5 months ago, but I'm genuinely scared. I'm doing 5 subjects this semester, and the thought of the amount of work that I'd have to do scares me. At the same time, I know I'll be fine. I've met several of my teachers and friends, and they seemed nice. And I know where my strength and guidance will come from.
These past several days I guess I've just been dealing with things that I do not know where they' lead to, but I'll keep holding on to the Promise that everything works together for good. I don't have to like it; but I'll live through it just fine. I'm in a secure hand, and I'm called and enabled to do what I've been called for.
I just need to remind myself of these things.
Hey, a good mood booster though, I got 2 H1 assignments last semester! How awesome is that.
I know by the end of the semester, I'll come home a totally different person than when I came. I'd have a few more experiences up my sleeve, and a few more finished pieces to read on :) But for now, it all seems quite far away.
Should I start motivating myself with another holiday planning?
Maybe.
To the amazing holiday and to the awesome second sem at Uni,
CHEERS!
-*^^*-
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