Just came back from a BBQ at a friend's house, originally went to gather for his farewell, but miracles happened and he doesn't need to leave Perth! People plan, but God is the one deciding.
Long long time ago, I would never have imagined myself in Australia. Any place that is more than an hour flight away is most probably quite expensive for my family. The only 'overseas' that I have been to was Brunei until quite recently Singapore.
Being in Australia for almost 4 years by myself, minus the summer holidays that I went back to Malaysia, has provided me with the opportunities to grow in character. I learn to listen more, learn to communicate more, learn to observe more, learn to lead more, learn to be myself more. Although there are times when I am still quite selfish, thinking for myself first, but those times are less, much less than before I came to Australia now. Faith has grown in action, instead of just being a Christian who knows a lot but practice a little bit, I learn to be myself and be who I am in Christ that I can enjoy the freedom of relationships with people without worrying about people discovering my 'ugly' sides.
Yes, so many years have passed. I still have my emotional side, and I don't think I will ever change that. Being sensitive to emotions might be a good thing, instead of keeping it inside all the while, just express it with words, with pencil and pen, on paper, online, or just play a couple of notes.
Enjoying the company of people here. Enjoying the chatting with people back home. Enjoying the moments alone. This is my life.
