It's been ages since I've blogged. From the time since I last posted til now, I've met a lot more people who have made my experience here more enjoyable. I spend a lot of time with C. and B. whether it be exploring new food places in HK, meeting new people together on the campus lawn, or talking about our career prospects (???). I'm glad that I've met them because they are some of the most down-to-earth and genuinely caring people I know here.
Recently, I've also met a few local students who are fun to talk to. It's always interesting to listen to their point of view, and how they see certain issues. At the same time, they're always curious about the "American" POV, and how we might handle a situation. Although we grew up in different environments, whether it be SF, NYC or HK, I'm beginning to see that there are still certain parts of our backgrounds that make us similar people. At one point, we spent 3 hours discussing our similarities and differences, and how we would react in certain situations. (This was from 12AM to 3AM).
I've been wanting to travel to various tourist attractions- such as Ocean Park (I went on a day where there were thunderstorms T-T), Victoria Peak, famous dessert place (I searched all over but most locations are under construction), and…DISNEYLAND ^_^. One of my lifetime goals is to travel to every Disneyland location: Florida, California, Japan, France, and HK. Honestly, one of my biggest goals in life is to be able to travel to different cities around the world, and really understand others' backgrounds. If the city I'm at happen to have a Disneyland, that would make the journey even more magical! :D
It's been a month since I've been to HK. Throughout this time, I've learned a lot about how others survive, or experiences they've had to go through. There are moments when I feel like my parents have really kept me inside a bubble. They've given me a life where I'm well-protected and worry-free. Even though there are moments when I might complain about little problems in life, I've finally realized that my issues are nothing compared to the harsh reality that some people I've met had to face. I had a conversation with my uncle who lives in ShenZhen. He said that there are people (in China) who are taught at a young age to be quick-witted, cautious, mature, or even coy at times. This isn't because they want to, but because in order to survive, they have to outwit those who may try to harm them. Finally, he said that the children he has met in the States are more innocent and carefree. Because of this, they have genuine smiles and laughs. When he said that, I began to tear up. To me, innocence is bliss, and for some children to not experience that, is almost painful to hear.
So… on that note… here are some pictures I've taken throughout the month.
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| I LOVE this quote! |
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| Replica of Old Hong Kong Streets |
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