Great leap forward
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
8:07 PM
I miss Melbourne lots and I'm sure many of you think the same way.
During the stay in Australia, I've learnt many things; not only about the country, the culture, but also more about the PW people, and myself!
I've learnt that I can be flexible, adapting and fitting into a whole new environment, accepting their culture and all. When I first had dinner with them, the first thing I noticed was the set of utensils on the table. It consisted only of a fork and a knife! It made me wonder how exactly are we going to eat our rice. Well, the rice was eaten, clearly, and I've gotten used to the usage of knife and fork there instead of the usual chopsticks and spoon. Also, sandwiches are what the Australians have for lunch. A big change, from what Singaporeans usually have.
It was also the time that I realised I am more independent than what I think. At home, we may just dump our clothes into the washing machine; but over there, we have to learn to pack our things orderly, to be responsible for our own belongings, making sure we don't lose them.
During the stay with my host, Hannah, I've seen for myself how close the family can be. They spend every minute they have together, and never fail to offer help to any family members that need it. I have even seen how Hannah and her sisters pluck their eyebrows for each other!
Every night, the children hug and kiss their parents before going to bed. On the other hand, most of the children in Singapore do not even hug their parents, or even say a simple goodnight!
From now on, I'll try to make it a habit to at least hug my parents and say a simple 'I love you' to them everynight, not forgetting a basic 'goodnight'.
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Anyway, here are some pictures taken in Melbourne! :D
Missing Australia!}Sharon
♥Another Day In MELBOURNE♥
