In 6 months, you can learn how to walk.
In 6 months, you can forge a strong relationship.
And in 6 months, A LOT CAN CHANGE.
Whether I'm ready or not, here it is - 2011.
I have friends waiting for SPM results, planning to find a part time job, and friends already starting school next Monday. Having finished high school, I still don't feel like it's over. It's funny how all my friends are going to college and I'm actually repeating 6 months of high school in another country. But when I come to think about it, I'm glad. I feel much much braver than a superhero because leaving home for 6 months is just so daunting.
It's so much more than a vacation. It's not even a vacation. Being away from one of the most important things in my life - family and friends for half a year and being thrown into a whole new environment especially entering high school in the middle of the year will be something different for me.
I don't think I have any expectations for this program and even though this is hard to say, I shall accept whatever it is God wishes me to face in this new year. My last few days will be filled with packing 6 months worth of necessities without exceeding 20 kg, cramming as much information as I can about my home country, and stealing as much time as I can to spend with friends and family. The next time you'll be hearing from me will probably be when I have touched down on American soil. Boy, I wonder how would that feel?
Honestly, I'm just so grateful and blessed that I have family and friends who are just so supportive and probably as excited as I am to see how this journey of mine might turn out. American accent? Increase in body weight? Better sense of direction? *ahem* Guys *ahem*? kidding :) Now, can you see why restraining myself from jumping up and down is so hard? :D
I don't think many are reading but if you are: Guys, thanks so much for the support and insightful advice. You are the ones who motivate me to keep writing and continue to eagerly share my experiences. This is an official invitation and you are most welcomed to join me in this unpredictable escapade. So, what about it? Being a part of my life, this is not just my journey but ours. (:
Till our next adventure!
