Going away is hard. But arriving and living in a country not your own is beautiful and thrilling. A new country gives a person a new identity, a new start. You recreate yourself. You have the freedom to be anyone because people don't judge you based on your past. As we get older, opportunity like these decreases, so I treasure this opportunity very much. Missing the wonderful food and people is the price I have to pay in order to get this opportunity and I had made myself a promise, this will all be worth it!
Again, I miss the Chinese New Year back home badly. It made me reminisced the taste and smell of the delicious food, the noises in the house, the exchange of wishes to one another, spending time catching up with cousins, playing pranks with firecrackers, children running around ( maybe not so much nowadays with Ipads and Consoles). Although sometimes, I received questions that I can't really answer and pressure of being compared with other cousins, I still enjoy the moments, the moments of seeing everyone smiling.
But I shall not linger around this state of mind. There are lots of things to be done over here. I am here with a mission. Let achievements and possessions play a central role in my life, new routines shall be forged, new bonds shall be made and a new future awaits me.
Happy Chinese Year to everyone who are celebrating and may the horse year brings prosper,happiness and good health to everyone. Thank you for reading and let me know how did you celebrate your chinese new year or are you in the same situation as me? Let me know! I am more than delighted to read and reply your comments. Cheers and gong hei kangkung Choi!
