expression of thoughts

wish i was in Thailand

had my half day today, went with Liyan to esplanade and one fullerton to take pictures in my academic gown. Liyan just came back from Thailand. Went there for 5 weeks for a field studies module. I was supposed to go, but pulled out last minute....felt heartbroken that i couldn't go..but no choice..have other priorities that needed my attention. been waiting for almost a year for this field studies module *sighz* perhaps i wld be able to join the Geography Dept next year and hopefully, i will be able to go.

it's a rare chance to go on such trips, not the usual, mass packaged tours but more of an educational trip into the 'ulu' areas of Thailand. staying with the hill tribes, understanding their way of life and most of all, interpreting the landscape from a geographical perspective. oh how i miss school! i saw the photos that liyan uploaded online, so beautiful!! esp the natural landscapes of the countryside, sp pristine and tranquil. beautiful works of God! other pics depicted the living standards of the Arkha people. looking at those pics really make me appreciate what i have around me more.

the last time i was in thailand was when i was 16 years old, a school trip. that was more of a mass packaged trip, not so educational. hmm....if i ever got a chance to go on such 'rough it out' trips like the field studies module, i would say 'YES!!' i think it is a good chance for me to break out of my own comfort zone and to assess how i am able to survive in a non-urban environment. i always wanted to travel, the only limitations are money and getting mummy's approval. the latter is much harder. she's always thinking that anywhere outside Singapore is unsafe etc..i wld say..over-protective. frabkly, i am the more rebellious kind. i know that she's concerned abt me but I need to grow up!! as in the more she constrains me, the less chances for me to get in touch with the outside world! as what the chinese always say, ' chi pang zhang ying le, xiang fei le'. in english, it simply says that, a person wld like to 'fly away' once he/she feels independent to do so. my opinion is that of course!! if a person is independent enough, do take the chance and explore otherwise it is you at the losing end. frankly, i wld not mind to relocate myself at other places if there's a chance. i am quite adaptable to change in places.

*listening to: 'Singin in the Rain' by Gene Kelly from the musical 'Singin In The Rain'

posted by Jiatine @ 11:56 PM