June!

I'm back here again. I submitted my last paper yesterday, and that means now I'm done with all the assignments for this semester. Congratulations on myself:) Plus, this time I surprisingly enjoyed writing my last paper. Even though this semester was pretty much a struggle , I'm glad to be able to feel this way at last. Slightly but still I want to believe that I'm making progress. Also I truly appreciate people who have helped out my study. There was no way I could make it through if they weren't there. honto ni arigatou! Well, it sounds like the semester is already over, but in fact there are still exams waiting. I still have to wait a little more until the holiday..

Last week, my cousin gave me a call from New Zealand. She goes school there from this April, and studying as a international student. Apparently she was having hard time; she found it hard to mix with local students since she still has difficulties with her English. It reminded me of my first time experience in Australia. It was my first time being in overseas, and therefore I found myself really difficult to fit into Aussies. I had really bad home sick and didn't like everything around me. As I got to learn more of the culture and lifestyle here, things were completely changed, and I saw myself enjoying being here. I thought she is exactly experiencing the same phase of time right now. On the other hand, she sounded courageous even though she was in the middle of hard time. So I'm sure she 'll be okay. After all, she's still 15! There are still numerous opportunities waiting for her.

It was, however, really nice to talk to her. It reminded me of many things that I 've left and forgot somewhere in the corner of my mind. Once people get used to the culture they are in , they often forget and stop learning it. Lately I had a feeling that I may be also becoming one of them. But my life here could never be taken for granted; there are still millions of things I can learn in this country.

Have a nice weekend!