Experiences

Second time I'm camping at the Schipol Airport but this time alone hahaha idk what guts I have or rather, I kinda forget abt the flight timing and happily book my cheap tickets LOL but okay I guess. Very good thing about this airport is that is generally quite safe. Okay it is safe. LOL there are actually quite a lot of other people camping at the airport cause of morning flights and quite a few of them are the elderly. I have no idea why they are doing this and actually, maybe I should talk to them to find out. But okay, I'm not that extroverted. HAHA but yes, I know it's kinda safe 'cause this guy from the airport security asked to check my boarding pass because he was saying the airport is closed from 12am to 4am and only reserve for passengers. So yes, they make sure the real hobos don't loiter  around. Though it's quite sad 'cause they really have no where to go ah. 

Anyway, so yes, it's 2am now and I have a long way to go to 5.30am before I can start to enter the departure halls. But of course I'm well prepared with many things to do like reading my book and notes HAHA see, bringing books to exchange is not a bad idea at all. But yes, I should probably get on to it. And shows!! Yes that's for in case I don't have the mood to do anything that takes a toll on the mind. But somehow now I'm in the mood to read a book so wow, that's very good HAHA and reflection. Okay, that one I a bit lazy. But yea, generally exchange has been great so far. Though it feels like I'm travelling more than actually exchanging. But I guess I'm really still very grateful for the people whom I've met so far. They are all pretty great and nice. My housemates are awesome. So all's well. 

But okay, some thoughts I had the other day and hence I'll share it on here for my regular stalkers HAHA 

" I told myself that 2016 is gonna be a selfish year. But I'm still doing many things that are not selfish. They aren't selfless, they are just not selfish HAHA idk if that makes sense. But yes, I guess it's not completely a bad thing too? Being not selfish is just part of my traits. And I guess part of my best traits also. So it's really not a bad thing. But of course, cannot get taken advantage of so I'm glad for friends who don't take advantage of it and truly appreciate the gestures. Saying thank you and sorry goes a long way. Even if they are said too often, it's still better than not saying at all. I think that's why I often always say these two things. Because yes, though the other person knows you are thankful and all, saying it still makes a different. Affirmation I guess HAHA I think I'm really a person who believes in affirmation a lot. I think it's my parents ah. Forever affirm me until I think I need it too often HAHA but yes, not blaming them because I believe affirmation is important also. It doesn't need to be super crazy often but when it's necessary, do it. 

This exchange so far has given me quite a lot of lessons to learn and I'm learning quite a lot about myself and people around me. And also be more appreciative. Yes, not even two months in but I've gained quite a lot. And I think everything is really on your mindset and your view. Strong in the mind. I think I'm pretty strong hehe. Not to self praise but yes, people who know me will agree lar ah. HAHA #affirmation 

But I guess one thing that I'm still mega crazy thankful for is my parents. Because they are the ones who instill such mindset to me since young and have the biggest influence on me. My sister also. My family in general. And this whole exchange trip is also them. Like they are the ones paying for it and all and yea, it's really they who gave me this opportunity to know more about myself and all. And trust. Their faith and trust in me is so strong that I, myself will be thinking like hello parents? Y'all really cool with this. 

So yes, when I go back Singapore, I'll be a better daughter and sister to these three most important people to me in the world ❤️"

Okay, reading time 👍 and in case y'all miss my face