Distance is quantitative measure. This is what I learnt from one of my good friend. Technology has been very much helpful in bringing those who’s in overseas land closer. Apparently I was looking for a topic to pick for my entry, my friend jested and told that why don’t you write about life in different country from my point of view. And here I am typing this entry out.
It always has been my dream to either study or work in overseas land, and thank God I was given a chance of being in a different country altogether for work purpose. Even though it was a short period of time, but I had the nick of my time making my dream come true. Travelling from one point to another without knowing the exact location and also the feeling of the land is not ours. It was thrilling, but in that short period of time, I realized how things around us can change. I had to be on my own looking for the direction, figuring out the correct route or the fasted route to be at work. An experience of its own kind I am sure.
I had a chance to have few words and exchange of opinions to few of my best friends who is living in abroad cities now. One in Dublin and the other two who is in Newcastle; according to them life has been totally shifted in a different pace and they are still in the longing-ness of coming back to own country. Being abroad seems to be easy but when you endure it, you just feel like wanted to run back home. At least this is how people feel in the first few weeks before they really can settle down with the environment and happenings around them.
No doubt, Malaysia has been a country with many ups and downs either in politics and economy, but at the end of the road you will appreciate the country you born in more than ever. When I was abroad, just after 3 days being there, I felt like there is no place like our own soil. The sovereignty to our country can only be realized if you are no longer in it.
All the changes that we go through when we are in abroad cities will make us feel like no place like home. Cravings for sumptuous dishes in Malaysia are no match. Even if you could find the same food it won’t be as good as it should be. I had many complaints when I was in overseas. Right from the regulations around and people around me, nonetheless I manage to survive the whole period of time being there and I do look forward for more experience of being on other soil to get to know better of that place I am and also to further plant the love for our country.
One advice I can give those who are in a land overseas, cherish and rejoice every moment spend there! It can be as difficult as tying your stomach to save some extra cash, difficulty to converse and get the proper directions, but every single minute you endure what you go through you will definitely make you a stronger person. When you grow older, this tale will be the bedtime story for your kids. So buddies out there, have fun. I know you all missing Malaysia a bunch, so do this country misses you! Till then just chill and cheers!
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