Twelve days to go before I bid farewell to family members and friends, and I can already imagine the tears at the airport. I am praying hard that Dev and I get to go on the same flight. I would need him with me when my eyes are swollen and teary. I must not forget my sunglasses!
Three days ago, Dev told me that he had gotten my flight ticket confirmed. I will be flying on 17 July in the afternoon via Bangkok, and a couple hours later from Bangkok I will depart on Etihad Airways directly to Abu Dhabi, arriving there slightly past midnight.
Let's not mention the emotional state I am in right now thinking about how close the date of departure is and that I have twelve days to make the best of my stay here before I move on to the next stage of my life. It may sound as though it isn't such a great deal, but it is a great deal to me. Leaving my family is never an easy task, and to my parents and perhaps my siblings too, this separation is the similar event which took place about twelve years ago when they had to leave me to travel alone to New York for two years of college.
Three days ago, Dev told me that he had gotten my flight ticket confirmed. I will be flying on 17 July in the afternoon via Bangkok, and a couple hours later from Bangkok I will depart on Etihad Airways directly to Abu Dhabi, arriving there slightly past midnight.
Let's not mention the emotional state I am in right now thinking about how close the date of departure is and that I have twelve days to make the best of my stay here before I move on to the next stage of my life. It may sound as though it isn't such a great deal, but it is a great deal to me. Leaving my family is never an easy task, and to my parents and perhaps my siblings too, this separation is the similar event which took place about twelve years ago when they had to leave me to travel alone to New York for two years of college.
On the bright side, Dev had just received the keys to a new three-bedroom apartment unit. Finally, no more hotels and service apartments - we are having our own place! If I am not mistaken, it is the second-highest or the highest floor on the apartment building, and it faces the sea. The unit comes with three bathrooms, each attached to a bedroom. According to Dev, the kitchen is small, but it sure is fine for me - less space to clean up after cooking! Both or us are excited to start decorating the place. Dev will be getting his furniture allowance soon, and by the time we both are there after the 17th, we will be busy planning ways to decorate our new pad. Dev is already getting the basic electrical items - a convection microwave oven, toaster, electric kettle and vacuum cleaner. The rest, he says, he'll wait for me to be there. After all, he will be coming home to Malaysia next week for five days.
I guess this weekend it's time for me to start packing. No more delays ...
2 comments:
Things are certainly going to be changing for you. Sometimes it's good to have a final day to say goodbye, pack all your stuff and head off on your new adventure. Your apartment sounds wonderful and I'm sure you will make it a lovely home. Setting up a new place is lots of fun. I know you will send photos:)
My thoughts are with you during this time. I always remember a quote during times that are difficult that helps me get through:
"Anything worth doing is never easy"
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