My first week in Brissy was filled with activities just to get myself familiarise with the city. I mean come on I will have to learn to love it sooner or later. Before I go any further, let me just say that Brisban's architecture is boring and it lacks colour. Mimin's Gearing:
On a bright sunny day, I am sorry to say, the sight of the city is a turn off and that mundane greyish colour of their buildings do nothing to make me smile. :) (And in one breath) Or maybe I am just too pampered with modern architectural designs of Singapore that it has given me too high of an expectation of how the city I will be living in for the next two years should be like. Damn the Esplanade!
You know what is so interesting about us Singaporeans? Singapore is so small that we practically know each other or some mutual person. Practically all of my friends in Brisbane are friends of a friend. haha :) How cute. Such a small island.
I am too lazy to give you a detailed description of how my first week in Brisbane was. So I've decided to just record some of the most memorable events during my first week here.
Imagine $11.60 / 7 days of a week = About $1.65 Unlimited somemore.
In Singapore, a days trip can cost close to $4!
Hehe. Just something to be thankful for.
Me and Nadya took a ferry from school to the city. And the sights on that little ferry or better known as CityCat were magnificent. I enjoyed my trips on the ferry and I swear taking a ferry is so much faster because there are no jams. Brisbane has one the worst traffics in Australia. Alternatives such as ferries and trains are safer and faster. (True without the occasional transport strikes. During strikes, drivers and operators refuse to work. And our legs become the best alternative)
True enough, our yearning for asian food brought us all the way to Chinatown. There is where we get our Halal meat and Asian Groceries. You don't know how happy I was to see familiar brands such as 'Lingam Chili Sauce', 'Kara Coconut Cream' and the infamous 'YEO'S' . So shopping for Asian spices and food in Brisbane is pretty easy. :)
So I depend on three new furry companions to keep me safe from harm...
To Watch MILK. Now have to settle with watching 'The UnBorn'
Mimin's Missing:
Besties.
Mimin's Praying:
Not to over-eat. I tend to do that when I feel lonely.
I cannot believe that I am here for a week, chasing after my dreams to get a degree...
It felt like it was only yesterday when I was sitting with Kak Hani at the bus stop telling her of my intentions to go to University...
It felt like it was only yesterday when I was packing up my bag to exit Maju Camp and I told myself that I have a choice and I have to make it soon.
And I cannot believe that the choice has brought me to the land down under.
A whirlwind of emotions engulfed me that very night at Terminal 3. I was firstly greeted by a line of my favourite faces, smiling and welcoming me to Changi Airport. The warmth of their smiles kept my feet pretty much rooted, unable to express my feelings. I knew the aftermath of such an event... I knew I will end up crying some way ... somehow.
I refuse to explain in detail, the list of things that were given or the number of people who were present. But I never knew how much I meant to people. I bet at this moment in time, people will go, ya-ya Amin is just being modest.
In truth, I never knew I meant more to people. I always thought I was just another person so full of himself, he has no true friends to count on. But I saw many faces that night, who has made such a great impact in my life. I am thankfulto Allah for have given me an opportunity to have all this special people come into my life and leave little footprints of love.
I will try to find the time to update soon....
Mimin's Hoping:
To Get A House
Mimin's Missing:
Every Singaporean & Malaysian Person In My Life
Mimin's Praying:
To Get Settled In Very Soon
You came too late. Separated by glass. I felt your touch. But it is too late. Goodbye.
