My Whole New World

it’s been almost a month since i’ve been in Montreal. Time is REALLY passing very fast. So much has happened in such a short time that i haven’t got the time to really sit down and absorb the fact that i’m really living here, 9200 miles (it’s true, i checked it out) away from dear Singapore.

Montreal:

Where people speaks mainly French instead of English; where road signs and instructions even school emails are in French; where the light switches flips up instead of down to turn on; where it snows instead of rain; where my hands are never warm; where my face turns red from the bristling cold; where i got to heavy boots and coat and many layers everyday; where i even have to wear long sleeve and pants at home; where shops closes at 7pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends; where it’s hot choc instead of milo; where i get dry and almost peeling skin; where people eat potatoes/ pasta/ sandwiches all the time; where cabs meter jumps every 2 secs (and we thought singapore was bad);  where i got to do everything myself,from cooking to washing of clothes (i miss Siti); where none of my close friends and family can be found.

yet, a place where new friends from over the world can be made; where temperature goes below freezing point and you rarely perspire; where i can breathe in the fresh (COLD) air; where i can build snowman, make snow angels anywhere; where drivers are friendly and stop at every junction to allow you to pass; where i have the chance to see places i’ve only been able to dream about seeing; where things i’ve only read about in stories come to life;  where everywhere is a desktop wallpaper worthy scene; where bus and train drivers seem to have equal proportion of males and females; where i learn to cook, to bring my own lunches to school; where i got to learn to be independent; where everything and everyday is a new experience.=)

i miss singapore food, family and friends. but skype and msn are keeping the latter two close. being here has made me appreciative of many things back at home; things that i never used to give second thoughts to. it’s only when you lose something do you really feel the value of it (thankfully it’s only temporarily for me).

despite all, i’m not homesick! just missing some stuff from home. will thoroughly enjoying each and everyday here. i know that if i didn’t come, it’ll be a regret for the rest of my life! it’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me and i must really thank papa and mummy for this.

thanks all who still constantly have me on mind! and don’t worry, i’ll keep warm and take care of myself. =)

ps. MUMMY, i got drink the qian xi quan! even thou it was just one packet. haha. and i’ve been studying, not just playing.

miss you all back home! and i’ll be back before you know it.

we’re not that far away. =)