This is what I was before I came to Australia. Now I've learnt so many expressions through my experiences which need more than description to be explained. For today's post, I will try to show them as much as possible.
My stay here started with a run of bad luck. For instance, on the third week, my host family told me to move out suddenly. Out of blue. Unexpectedly. So next day, I left that house. Although they said it was not my fault, it was so stressful and frustrating enough for me to be depressed. But actually I recognised that was also a good experience when I talked with a friend of mine who said 'You cannot make it happen unless it happens. You cannot experience even if you want.' Then I started to make them personal anecdotes like 'Hey, when I came here I had such a stupid xxxx... it sounds so funny, doesn't it!? '. I'm kinda optimist now. I guess.
Okay, let's keep away from bad luck.
I've met so many people who have different backgrounds, which changed my way of thinking. Anywhere I go, there is someone who has his or her own story in this country. When I travelled to Darwin I met a woman who was travelling around the world while she has her own business. Or, in Cairns, I met a guy from Switzerland who has very unique personality. He said his religion is himself. He believes what he says and he follows his instinct. Being a multi-cultural country, there are many people from other country like them and I've always been inspired. Also in Brisbane, where I've spent most of the time, I made so many friends. And some of them enlightened my future course. What I've found is that I'm too young to be a part of society. In other word, I need to study more and see the world. Even though my English has got better than it used to be, it still needs to be polished. Even though I studied a lot at uni, I have too many things that I don' know. Now I'm very happy that I figured it out.
| Kakadu National Park |
| Moreton Island |
| Stradbroke Island |
What I just mentioned was a bit serious, so I want to show some photos. As you can see, this country has magnificent nature. I've visited many beaches in Australia but each one has its own beauty, like people here. I still have another month and I'm really excited to see, to touch, to feel Australia.
| Gold Coast |
What an insightful, honest and beautiful post, Jun. Well done on your experience and all the things you learned. Enjoy the last bit of "the Aussie leg" of your life journey. Henno
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