haven't been this far from home
my years of independency have given me the bravery to travel alone. however, the journey to Newcastle was not as smooth as i thought it will be though i have been warned that the transit in Dubai is not going to be "fun". i hate the sight of people sleeping around in the airport killing time. i would pay a thousand bucks more than to have more than 5 hours of transit in Dubai. the people there sure did freak me out that i'm willing to burn a hole in my pocket than to have a longer transit. thankfully, there was a delay at KLIA, making my transit period shorter. i spent time walking around and when i finally found a place to sit, this stranger just had to sit beside me and start mumbling to himself. i quickly packed my stuff and made my way to Mc Donald's. i was rather inconsiderate because i just sat there without any food or drinks and people were carrying trays of food looking for seats. well, my feet were hurting so badly, my bums were stuck to the chair. If it wasn’t for Mc Donald's, i would have considered hiding in the ladies.
when i arrived Newcastle airport, i was questioned by the immigration officer about my presence in Newcastle. i knew it was coming so i had answers well prepared. when i passed through safely, got hold of my luggage bags, stepped out without having my luggage invaded, i was definitely hallelujah-ing when i finally saw familiar faces; my sister and her boyfriend.
we headed straight to my mum’s workplace. my heart beat was not normal and was anxious the fact that i am finally meeting my mum after good 8 years of no physical touch. we hugged and she said i’ve changed a lot that she won’t be able to recognize me even if we coincidentally bum into each another.
it wasn't as bad as i have expected it to be and surprise! i did not cry. =)
i have finally learned that a mother's love is eternity. the first few days here, she already made me feel loved, something i've longed for for so many years. i have always wanted a family dinner, a family day a family trip but i have also always wanted myself to accept the fact that I can only dream of all this.
the second night at Newcastle, while sleeping half way, with half closed eyes i saw my mum puling up my blanket up to my neck and covered my naked feet as well and soon after, i was sound asleep. the other night, i was coughing in my sleep and the next thing i know, my mum asked me to open my mouth and she quickly poured some cough syrup in and then again, i was sound asleep.
when i arrived Newcastle airport, i was questioned by the immigration officer about my presence in Newcastle. i knew it was coming so i had answers well prepared. when i passed through safely, got hold of my luggage bags, stepped out without having my luggage invaded, i was definitely hallelujah-ing when i finally saw familiar faces; my sister and her boyfriend.
we headed straight to my mum’s workplace. my heart beat was not normal and was anxious the fact that i am finally meeting my mum after good 8 years of no physical touch. we hugged and she said i’ve changed a lot that she won’t be able to recognize me even if we coincidentally bum into each another.
it wasn't as bad as i have expected it to be and surprise! i did not cry. =)
i have finally learned that a mother's love is eternity. the first few days here, she already made me feel loved, something i've longed for for so many years. i have always wanted a family dinner, a family day a family trip but i have also always wanted myself to accept the fact that I can only dream of all this.
the second night at Newcastle, while sleeping half way, with half closed eyes i saw my mum puling up my blanket up to my neck and covered my naked feet as well and soon after, i was sound asleep. the other night, i was coughing in my sleep and the next thing i know, my mum asked me to open my mouth and she quickly poured some cough syrup in and then again, i was sound asleep.
i'll definitely miss this feeling when i get back to Malaysia.
one week is gone without going out a lot. i went to the Gala Casino in Sunderland the other night and won 6 pounds playing blackjack. i wanted to win at least 50 pounds then I don't have to calculate much when i want to buy stuff but too bad. = ( 6 pounds is good enough though, can buy a ring. = ) i'm going to change for a later date for my flight back. one place i really want to go badly is Rome. i am not sure why but its probably because of the “triumph in the skies” canto series. hehe
i'm at Sunderland now, spending a few days at Ronald's place. tonight i will be going back to Newcastle with my sister.
wednesday is an off day for my mum. three of us can spend some time ber-bonding =D
posted by JoannE @ 1:06 PM
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