Only at my second entry after 13 days of travel! Some things just never change...
Now that Jac has gone back to Singapore, I'll be travelling on my own going around visiting the people I have been hoping to see again. I shall just skip past my trip in DC and New York and talk about now, before I forget everything. I'll get back to them later on, somehow...
I dun know if i mentioned in my prev entry, but coming to the US this time felt like I was returning home, a place I left abruptly. So there was less vacation excitement, but more of like an extension to where I left off. I wanted to go visit other states the last time, so this time i did- Washington DC, Delaware. And I will be seeing a little of New Jersey when I stay over at Shaina's (she came to NTU for an exchange program and I met her in class).
I'm in Rhode Island now, been here 2 days, and it feels so much like home! Waking up at 6am to bright sunshine, breakfast, then harvesting from the garden-occasionally harvesting black rasberries for my stomach. doing the dishes is the only thing I can offer to Rose and Paul for their hospitality, so I find joy in it :) The garden, always beautiful with all the flowers and pots of tomato. I love picking up leftovers from the stand, where they sell the harvet, for dinner. There's just this joy and comfort in self-sufficiency.
The first day I came I earned 35bucks, from helping Rose clean up one of the houses she worked for, and walking a dog (it was 20 USD per hour!) Today I got a ride on the highway on Paul's 1700cc Yamaha bike-it was really quite cool! But it wasn't all that fun when he went from 10mph to 80mph in 5 seconds...it felt like those moments when ur cycling down a steep slope and you feel like you'll lose control and just die. But, I got used to it after a while, and even secretly hope to get a bike on my own. Actually....not so much a secret since I did mention many times I would like a bike for my transport. Oh well, let's see how things go.
Being back here relinguish that sense of freedom I once felt when I was here. I just didn't realize that it disappeared when i got back to singapore, so much I didn't feel it anymore. Now that it's coming back to me, I really wish I could stay on here and just live a carefree life. Striving hard to earn money just don't make that much sense when you know life can be peaceful and contented. I would really wanna come back here to study, get myself a clinical degree so I could work in the hospital where my aim is to serve, not to collect cash every payday.
I hope this trip back here remind me that life can go on without being unsurped into a hectic society where money always seem to be a factor. Over here, you can get any job at all and earn sufficient living, yet enjoy life. People don't compare the prestige of their job so much, at least in places like rhode island (at least there are such places you know!), whether the pay is matched up to their degree, what branded goods they have acquired etc....I guess some people find that kinda life fulfilling, a constant journey of ACHIEVEMENT. But like Morrie says "If you culture dont'work, don't buy it".
Photos....arg...i hate to upload photos on blogger. I really admire people who have the patience to upload pictures...ok I gtg now, need to get soem stuff for my next stop-a beach gathering at my friend's place. Really looking forward to it cos there will be frisbee!! And I mean actual ultimate frisbee games...finally!
Can't wait to see the kids in albany too! The in-charge has allowed me to join their camp for 3 days, how great is that! I just wish I won't be too relunctant to leave.
Oh man I bought so much stuff I am so excitement to give them out! And tell them about all the super deals that I can never get in Singapore. Forget about Great Singapore SALE!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Turbulance while in the lavatory!!!
Day one....actually day zero to be exact. IT being the second time I am flying without family and going to the US, I didn't really get the nerves, but insted was really excited! I still can't believe that I am finally going for my GRADUATION trip, after talking about it for 4 years! I am finally the one on the other side of the departure gate!
I enjoyed the one-on-one time with my mum in the car when she sent me off to the airport. And of cos, my aunt's presence at the airport gave me reminders that I should be more alert, especially when I have to take care of Jacqueline too - it's her first time travelling without family. Like my aunt said, Manfred got conned into sending me off thinking no one was, when what I meant was no FRIENDS sending me off. Well, lucky he did, if not I really would be alone as my aunt and mum had to leave soon after they arrived.
Ok enough about the excitement...all the custom stuff at changi airport went ok, and I realized I wasn't as worried that my passport might not be readable for some reason or my thunbprint don't match my records.
Everything else was kinda normal and going smooth all the way till the plane took off. Jacq and I finally had a chance and all the time in the world to talk, about anything and everything. She's one person whom is most receptive to what I say and she thinks so about me too. No matter what happens, we try not to judge and talk things through. It's great to have her, and Wm in my life, because they are the people whom I can be really honest with my opinions, without fearing that they will like me any less or talk behind my back. Well I can count on Wm to slap me in my face with reality! They are great, and true friends do not just come naturally, they are God sent.
Ok, now the highlight of today...I woke up from drifting to sleep watching "limitless" and went to the lavatory. With my mind half asleep, I did my stuff and was ready to open the lavatory door when i felt my body being pulled to the ground and the whole lavatory being hauled skywards! Reflex pushed my hands to hold on to the door handle and brace myself my tryig to anchor my feet to the ground. It was an awkward position...I can totally picture it. A sight I would totally laugh at :S Then came the announcement for all passengers to return to their seat. I had all the intention to follow but part of me was wondering "isn't it more dangerous to be WALKING back to my seat then sitting on the toilet seat". But my in-shock mind held on to the believe that the crew would be more experienced than me.
That's about it for today, nothing too out of the ordinary, except for the fact that I almost hit the ceiling in the lavatory! This trip, is not only for leisure per se, but really a break for both me and jacqueline to calm down, reflect on our lives now and prepare ourselve for the next phase of our lives. And it's great to be embarking on this DISCOVERY journey with her. People say that travelling together can make friends become enemies....I see it also as a test of our friendship. Though we already had some disagreements before we left, I have faith that we'll enjoy this trip.
I'll be visiting Albany and the Boys and Girls club that I volunteered in. Tehy have agreed ot let me join their camp for 3 days! I'm so looking forward to it, especially when I promised some of the kids that I will be back next summer..this one. Though they probably forgot, but I can't help but hope to keep my promise to these little friends that brought the best out of me when I was there.
Oh man, though I thought I didn't have much to say, it's quite a long entry. Till next time! hopefully I'll be more conscientous in blogging (Bryan I will try k!).
I enjoyed the one-on-one time with my mum in the car when she sent me off to the airport. And of cos, my aunt's presence at the airport gave me reminders that I should be more alert, especially when I have to take care of Jacqueline too - it's her first time travelling without family. Like my aunt said, Manfred got conned into sending me off thinking no one was, when what I meant was no FRIENDS sending me off. Well, lucky he did, if not I really would be alone as my aunt and mum had to leave soon after they arrived.
Ok enough about the excitement...all the custom stuff at changi airport went ok, and I realized I wasn't as worried that my passport might not be readable for some reason or my thunbprint don't match my records.
Everything else was kinda normal and going smooth all the way till the plane took off. Jacq and I finally had a chance and all the time in the world to talk, about anything and everything. She's one person whom is most receptive to what I say and she thinks so about me too. No matter what happens, we try not to judge and talk things through. It's great to have her, and Wm in my life, because they are the people whom I can be really honest with my opinions, without fearing that they will like me any less or talk behind my back. Well I can count on Wm to slap me in my face with reality! They are great, and true friends do not just come naturally, they are God sent.
Ok, now the highlight of today...I woke up from drifting to sleep watching "limitless" and went to the lavatory. With my mind half asleep, I did my stuff and was ready to open the lavatory door when i felt my body being pulled to the ground and the whole lavatory being hauled skywards! Reflex pushed my hands to hold on to the door handle and brace myself my tryig to anchor my feet to the ground. It was an awkward position...I can totally picture it. A sight I would totally laugh at :S Then came the announcement for all passengers to return to their seat. I had all the intention to follow but part of me was wondering "isn't it more dangerous to be WALKING back to my seat then sitting on the toilet seat". But my in-shock mind held on to the believe that the crew would be more experienced than me.
That's about it for today, nothing too out of the ordinary, except for the fact that I almost hit the ceiling in the lavatory! This trip, is not only for leisure per se, but really a break for both me and jacqueline to calm down, reflect on our lives now and prepare ourselve for the next phase of our lives. And it's great to be embarking on this DISCOVERY journey with her. People say that travelling together can make friends become enemies....I see it also as a test of our friendship. Though we already had some disagreements before we left, I have faith that we'll enjoy this trip.
I'll be visiting Albany and the Boys and Girls club that I volunteered in. Tehy have agreed ot let me join their camp for 3 days! I'm so looking forward to it, especially when I promised some of the kids that I will be back next summer..this one. Though they probably forgot, but I can't help but hope to keep my promise to these little friends that brought the best out of me when I was there.
Oh man, though I thought I didn't have much to say, it's quite a long entry. Till next time! hopefully I'll be more conscientous in blogging (Bryan I will try k!).
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