It was an extremely sad day for me. It was the final chance i have to see Wuhan's beauty. I've learnt so much from this trip and made a lot of new friends.
I learnt discipline and time management when i was there in Wuhan. There so many deadlines to meet while we were there. I learnt to wake up by myself and also be responsible for my own meals and expenses. Going to Wuhan really changed me because i feel that i have learnt how to be mature. I made sure i was on time for class, spent not too much money and made sure i drank lots of water. Even if i was free from my parent's constant nagging, i still managed to live well by myself.
I also learnt how to handle procrastination. I expect myself to procrastinate once i reached Wuhan because the place here is too interesting for me to just sit down and do my work. I made sure i get the job done first before doing anything else! Because of this, i was able to meet the various deadlines for projects etc. I hope this change i have will never change once i get back home!
I also learnt how to appreciate what i have. Walking down the streets of Wuhan made me realise that i have so much more in life and yet i am complaining. The people mending the street stall work 24/7 and yet they are doing their job with a bright smile whenever they see customers. So it really got me thinking. What right do i have to complain when us Singaporeans have clean food, home and good environment?
I am really blessed to have a home and a great family.
We woke up early in the morning to place our luggage in room 102.After that, me and the rest went to our favourite Halal store to have our FINAL breakfast. I ordered my all time favourite Chicken fried rice! and had final group photos too. I even managed to have a photo with Sulaiman and his brother! Both of them have been serving us great food ever since we came here! After a heavy breakfast, we walked to the tea shop where we always enjoy our milk tea! I regretted not buying the drink because now i'm craving for it!
As i sat on the plane waiting to take off. I finally realised that that moment is the last time i'll ever be taking in the cool air of Wuhan. It marked the end of this whole journey. Through this journey, i've come to learn to appreciate what i have and there is one thing i really brought back home with me - the bonds i have made with my OIP mates. My clique actually grew over these 5 weeks and we welcome in 4 new friends whom i thought were unfriendly at first! But turns out they are as nice as my favourite Ji dan Ji rou Chao Fan! well maybe even nicer! We ate, play and laugh together through out the trips. As this will be my last post i want to say special thanks to the following people:
Danesha
Irfanah
Tricia
Rachel
Priscilla
Wei Seng
Gordon
Samuel
Joel
Nicholas
Huiqi
Qurainah
Travin
Asaph
Shan Hui
Xanier
Thank you guys! You guys are one of the most important people when we were in Wuhan. You guys made everyday a special day for me!
Thanks for taking care of me when i was sick too!!
Also, i would like to thank the lecturers who are always there with us through out. All the lecturers were like my parents and i felt close to home whenever they join us for meals!
Last but definately not the least, i would like to thank LSCT and OIP mates for giving me such an awesome 35 days in Wuhan. I now walk down the path of life with these memories floating in my heart
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As i am typing this, i really am tearing..
I go back to Singapore with these new bonds and knowledge i have about Wuhan. Now i can confidently tell people that Wuhan is filled with nice people and what stereotypes Singaporeans have about China is
ABSOLUTELY WRONG.
The people here are nicer than you think! Its just that Singaporeans cannot accept their culture and their way of life! I'm so glad i learnt this first-hand because Wuhan now will always forever stay in my heart.
My friends and I made a plan to come back to the same place, eat the same thing at the same place (Sulaiman's store) once we've graduated. Now that is a promise i'll never forget till we achieve it.
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| final glimpse of the dorrm |
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| Sulaiman! |
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| the menu on the table |
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| the Famous CHICKEN FRIED RICE |
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| Sulaiman's brother- Muhammad! |
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| our fav milk tea shop! |
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| Final view of Wuhan |
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| I will never say farewell to this beautiful Wuhan. Instead, i shall say, See you again Wuhan! And Thank you so much for all the memories you have given me to walk down the path of life :) |
Hey Nazhifah! yeah through this trip, I must say we have all grown so much. We learnt to take care of each other, respect and give in to each other and even though we see each other almost everyday in school, i must say we have learnt A LOT more about each other and learnt to appreciate our living conditions back home. And i embarrassingly have to admit that i learnt how to use a washing machine. Dont cry kay girl! we should embrace more new things to come and another fantastic year together. Plus, this won't be the last of our visit to wuhan :) WE WILL BE BACK
ReplyDeleteHi Nazhifah! Like you, all of us have learnt much things and definitely misinterpreted many characteristics of China people. China is absolutely a great step out of our comfort zones but as we experience days in China we have learnt to adapt but not only that, we have evolved to become more independent! I admit that I didn't know you well before this trip but I have learnt things about you as we got closer. I will too remember about this trip as it has brought people together and closer. Not only among ourselves but with locals that have provide us with good service and care. Apart from that, I understand the feeling of being ill as I was in that position too and our teachers especially Ms.Chua was very motherly. This trip was a good opportunity that we would all treasure and miss!
ReplyDeleteHi Nazhifah! Just like you, I have learnt a lot through this trip and I am really thankful to have come to this trip to have meet you and many of them. China is definitely the place where all of our friendships start to get stronger and better and getting to know one another more.
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for the time spent together with me and also for the advanced birthday celebration that you guys made for me. Thanks so much.
Hope you will get well soon for your sore throat! Recover early before school start and I will see you around in school. I miss you and definitely China too.
Hi Zizzy! Thank you for including me as one of your special friends during this trip. I'm very happy to have known you even better as we always see each other during lectures but we don't talk to one another. I have also learnt and relearn many things and gained more experience along the way. I'm sure this OIP trip will be held in a very special place in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteDo take care and see you next week during lectures :)
Hey Nazhi! I miss ur OHMYKEDUPUKEDUPUK outbursts! Dont cry, we are gonna see everyone else in a week. I also learnt a lot from this trip and I'm really glad to have made your acquaintance. See you soon!
ReplyDelete~Samuel
Your post really brought back tons of memories for me. And like you, i nearly teared when i read this post. it will miss going up to your apartment and disturbing you and you going the same. all the 'minah' and unglam moments made my laughed so hard. anyways, it was a pleasure getting to know you even better and becoming your 'mom' when you were sick. i am sure what everyone have learned and gone through during this OIP will stay with us for a very long time. All the best in getting used to Singapore and in your semesters ahead. may our memories last a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteMinah! or is it Leticia? hahahaha honestly i can never guess which one you are being.. lol! ZeeZee shd do for now. dont cry! we'll see each other soon enough! i think by then when you see us you would be sick of us already. ^ ^ you have been a wonderful dormmate and i miss hearing your wild monkey laughter every night when you and the others go crazy together. i still remember you going out to the balcony and studying out there in the cold! gave me a shock at first! hehe. i will miss you, and the times we had together back in Wu Han, but no worries! we'll see each other soon! ^ ^
ReplyDeleteAWW Zi, so touched by your post. Now you know, we are as nice as ji dan ji rou chao fan. We are actually very friendly but people tend to judge us with their so-called "gut feeling" :P I hope that after this trip, you will learn not to judge a book by it's cover and not to judge a book by your intuition. Anyway, I'm really glad that you guys started to talk to us and I really like to thank you and your gang for bringing us into your OIP gang. This OIP trip will definitely be boring without you guys. See you around in school :))
ReplyDeleteHey! I also hope that I can bring my lesson on procrastination back home too! However the environment may change that :(.
ReplyDeleteI am sure many of us have learnt that China is actually not that bad a place after all, and we have been fed horror stories about due to several experiences with black sheep.
Really glad to have met and spent time with you though. :)
Nazifah, how was your Mandarin there? I admit I should have put to use what I have been learning for a year. I bet you've utilize the chance to practice Mandarin there, since you were always good at it in class. All I know how to say in Mandarin is how much is this, thank you, sorry, it's okay and let's go. This trip has enlightened us on how much we didn't know about China. I'm glad to have gone for this trip after taking Mandarin classes with you :D
ReplyDeleteNazhifah, didn't you heard of the phrase 'Don't judge the book by it's cover?' How can you judge us? You must really learn a lesson it is your honour to meet 4 new friends!
ReplyDeleteAnyway I too judged you at first thinking that you are not that friendly. However, after knowing you, I find you not only friendly but funny at times especially your 'Tumpah,tumpah,tumpah...' You must really teach me that great eye and mouth power of yours so that I took can use it when something spilled in future!
Lastly, I am glad that you actually learnt how to manage procrastination. Personally, I am still do not know how to stop myself from procrastinating. Maybe you can teach me ways to stop it!