Yeah.... i haven't had much updates these days besides tidying the apartment up for my folks arrival, working my butt off, and just slacking if i can. Dont' think i shld write abt these updates, but more so... maybe touch on something that has contributed to the many milestones in my life: my time in melbourne.
These almost 2 yrs of my life living in melbourne has really taught and showed me a lot of things. I met many different personalities from different parts of the world. I realised the value of what is HOME and why i'm so fortunate to have SINGAPORE as my homeland. I've encountered many different things ranging from good to bad. Basically... i have grown much more within these 2 years.
I came to melbourne with the thoughts of just studying and getting the degree before i find work back in SG... but i also came to melbourne knowing i am going to have a 2 yrs course of life experiences waiting for me to learn as well, and I did.
Some Highlights in Melbourne:
Frustrated over enrolments and choosing of subjects in First semester last yr. Felt cheated by Monash, thought i would be able to do a Marketing major but ended up doing a communications major.
To have at least a friend (Alvina) i knew studying the same thing as me and being a great company
Finally getting Distinctions in my assignments and overall grades
Enjoying and hating the cold weather at the same time
Learnt to cook and bake
Meeting new friends from different parts of the world
Joining the SAM EXCO
Kevin joining me in melbourne.
Finally getting my driving licence
Travelling interstate (Sydney, Canberra,GoldCoast and Brisbane)
Finally seeing and touching SNOW and create my very own SNOW WOMAN (MONA!)
Plenty of shopping places to visit (Chapel street, Smith Street, Bridge Road)
Some downsides of Melbourne:
The frustration that some people think Singaporeans can't speak English and that they think I'm from China.
Encountering the psycho on the way home from jogging
Frustration and losing patience over the wait of public transport and they aren't cheap
Frustration over long-distance quarrels
Melbourne food is so expensive and fattening
Putting on more weight rather than maintaining
Clubs are always playing RnB music
Having Crown casino luring me to gamble more.
Of course there are many more ups and downs of my life in melbourne... they only remain in my memories. I do not regret my decision to come over to study, infact i'm glad i did, if not I would continue to be that always sheltered girl who has not really experienced life outside. Learning to be independent is one of the major lessons of life i've gained from these 2 years. I am glad i'm heading back to Singapore with a better perspective in life and knowing i am able to meet challenges along the way. I am always glad to have met some really wonderful group of people whom i'm happy to call my friends. Though i've only known them in less than 2 years or less than a yr... all have contributed something significant in my life in melbourne. The companionship and support are what made my life in melbourne much easier. I will definately miss this group of people.
In about 2 weeks time... i'll be heading back to reality and another milestone in my life. This has been a most enjoyable and equally stressful milestone, but it is my turning point of my life. I will miss melbourne and all its offerings.
