Dream is HERE

     Since the plane smoothly landed at the Changi International Airport, we SM3 students have been in this Lion City for more than a whole month. Even though the curiosity and excitement can somehow retard the coming of loneliness and sadness. Sometimes, especially when the superficial layer of life is wiped off by an internal wave of feeling, the definition of my own lifeblood will suddenly become clear.

     Now I can still remember the coldness in Beijing and the warmness in my parent’s hands. On 13^th December, My parents and I took the train from Xi’an to Beijing. Although that wasn’t my first time to leave my hometown, I clearly knew that it was a totally different journey for me and especially for my mom and dad. I can still recall the happy and full-of-memory days that I spent with my dear parents as well as my best forever friends. Hadn’t left Xi’an for almost 5 years, I really felt reluctant to say goodbye. After all, this centuries-old city had witnessed my growth, from a little baby to a naughty kid, from a naughty kid to an adolescent boy, from a boy to a man.

     On the way to Beijing, I couldn’t fall asleep. The sounds outside the window kept me from feeling sleepy, and the voices inside my heart kept reminding me of those countless meaningful days and nights. The train kept moving forward, out of the window is darkness in silence. I couldn’t help asking myself questions, why are you here, why did you make the choice, why are you leaving your mother and father, your friends, your hometown and your home, sweet home? I had not ever thought of these kinds of things, but just at that moment, during the sleepless night, they just came flooding into my mind. Firstly I thought there is no answer to such complicated questions, however, I was wrong, there is an answer. It is my dream that supports me coming through all these things. It is my dream that encourages me to bravely explore a brand new world. It is my dream that helps me going through all the hard days. It is my dream that gives me power and leads me to pursue it.

      Having dreams to realize, I wasn’t stopped by the warm tears, the sincere words, and the heart-warming text messages carrying heartfelt wishes from all the intimate friends. And ultimately, I am here, fulfilling my dream, getting to know my deep inherent desire at the bottom of my heart, not afraid of being confronted by any obstacle any longer. I start to create the future I desired.

      

      This is my new life here going on.

      I know my dream will drive all the sorrow and loneliness away!