Homesickness
I used to believe that I have already adapted to the lie there. Every day, I go to school, finish the homework, watch some American serials and go shopping. Sometimes, I imagine that if I do not come to Singapore, I would lead an approximate life as well. Nevertheless, we are informed that we cannot go back to china this summer. But our friends in NTS can go home. These days, they always discuss about booking the tickets, revealing the happiness. Hence, I feel homesick and I am determined that I am not the only person who have such feeling.
Frankly speaking, I miss the delicacy in my hometown. Shandong is located in the north of China; I am accustomed to the wheaten food, which seems to be compulsory for me. However, it is totally different in Singapore. Rice takes the place of the wheaten food. Moreover, people in my hometown usually sauté the food and use peanut oil. So the food tastes different from the food in Singapore. Although I appreciate the food here, I still miss that taste in my hometown.
I miss my mother. She is a teacher and is not occupied with her work. Naturally she puts much of her effort into looking after me, even spoiling me. Every morning, she wakes me up and passes me the clothes that I should wear. Every time I go home, the meal is cooked and displayed on the table. Every time I feel sad, she hugs me and let me cry. When we go shopping together, I hold her hands and murmur”mum, mum.”
I miss my father. In my mind, he is a truly extraordinary man. When I am confused, he can help me to set up an aim. When I am depressed, he will encourage me to persist. When I am dispirited, he can pass his passion to me. He infects me a lot. He expands my horizon. I try my best to be as persistent and optimistic as him. But I cannot.
I know that I should learn to live independently. But it is definitely difficult for me to stop homesickness.
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ReplyDeleteActually,I think everyone will feel homesick when he is in a foreign country,especially a sweet girl like you.However, we have grown up,and we have already chosen our life in Singapore.There are some advantages of studying in a foreign country which China cannot provide.I think we should do the best of ourselves to make the choice meaningful, and I believe with the motivation of your parents you will do better and better.Carry on!~
ReplyDeleteIt is natural to feel homesick, Meng Xing. I felt homesick too when I worked overseas - far away from home, having to adapt to a different culture; it was a very steep learning curve, and not very pleasant at all in the beginning.
ReplyDeleteBut I did not let those emotions defeat me. I told myself that if I wallow in misery, the experience could only get worse.
So I went out and I made friends, I explored and made the most of every opportunity to learn; looking back at those experiences now, I can only tell you that they were the best in my life. So look forward, and I'm sure you will find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
In fact, almost everyone of us feel homesick like you; it is natural. Meng Xing, you are a sweet and filial girl. Although being so far away from home for a long time is a challenge, I think that you can overcome it. Since you came to Singapore for your future, you will face a lot of problems. Besides, we are staying with you. You have so many friends to share feelings with you. Therefore, do not be down. All in all, I think you can overcome it.
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