6 months To Australia

I had a lot of memories in Malaysia.See my parents went to work in Australia for six months leaving me,my bro and my sis with my two aunts.They worked hard in the restaurant and soon after 5 months they got their visa we were overjoyed.So now I'm here and thinking of the good and bad times throughout the six months.So I thought of sharing it with you all.

I remember the day before my parents went.It was at night and my parents had already sent us to my aunts a day earlier.We just had a family dinner at a restaurant and we were in the car.I remember my sister was in teary eyes as she asked my mum why did they had to go.I'm extremely proud of her because she was away from her mum and dad for six months which is amazing for a little girl her age.That night in the car I remember my Dad telling me and my bro not to argue while we they were away and at first I didn't know what to answer and kept quiet but my dad asked a second time and I was still finding words to say.I'm not happy because I failed to answer my Dad which until now I regret for some reason.When we reached my aunt house I realised I had a homework to hand in the next day and was to busy to even say goodbye to my parents .My dad said the third time to promise him but all I replied was a shameful "Yea,Yea ok i got alot of work to do now" and they just left.That night while sleeping I regreted saying that and wished I could at least say something better to my dad.I remember praying to God that they would be save so that I wont have to regret saying those shameful words.

The next day I got up and went to school and in my head all I thought of was my mum and dad and when they would call back to us.After I got back to school at around 7.00 my mum and dad called back .I was so glad and decided to have a chat with my mum and dad.During the six months with my aunt I learned many things.Weng Kit stayed with us for two weeks because his parents went along with mine to do some surveying as they too had plans to go there.

Days went by like seconds and soon before I realised it a month passed.By that time we had a routine for doing things Mon-Fri get up in around 10.30 and prepare for school.Aunty Mei would make breakfast for me then aunty joon would fetch me to the bukit jalil station and take the train to Masjid Jamek and once I was there I would walk a long way to school up the hill watching other students in cars while I scratched my old beatle like-oldies hair.Get to school ususally very sweaty.I enjoyed the days at school when I felt like the big brother because of an incident when I saved me and my friends from nearly being suspended by discussing with the principle.To our delight instead of getting into trouble the boy who complained on us got into hot soup for "fitnah".The joy and pride for talking myself out of trouble.Which gained me some friends and enemies.So anyways after school I would get home take the 7.00 train and reach Bukit Jalil at 7.20.When I get home I would first shower and have dinner then enjoy my night as I always finish homework at school.But throughout the whole time I think of my parents.

Soon two months past and holidays would soon come.I most enjoy that time.Enjoy waking up late.Many times Weng Kit would come sleepover on Fridays and when he arrives me,my bro and him would walk like a group of friends chatting and singing most of the time the song "My Friend" and "Negaraku(Namewee version)" from the condo to pasar malam.We would each be given 5 dollars and I would spend my money on the 4.50 nasi lemak and put it two dollars to buy a cup of bubble tea lychee flavor.My bro would use the five dollars to buy many things like noodle,1 dollar nasi lemakx2, and soya bean all with just 5 dollars and yes I have to make a confession that we did support pirated dvds but clean ones like Transformer,Fantastic 4 and my oldies CDs that is very hard to find.SINFUL.Then we would walk back.On saturdays and sundays we would be at church.Sometimes on friday nights after buying the food we would all including weng kit go back to my Serdang Bungalow House and clean it.We would also spend time in Cyber Cafes with weng kit and my bro playing games and me watching Youtube oldies because there very fast so I have to.When that time came me and my bro had both became closer by hanging out more often like going to CC,pasar malam and futsal.

Weng Kit was like our third brother we had the most fun time together and by that time me and my bro had become so independent and free that sometimes I seem to forget that my parents are working very hard in Australia and when I remember I would pray for them most of the time when we are walking to somewhere I would think of them.I practically got use to buying my own food ,going to school myself and spending my weekends with weng kit and my bro going to shopping malls by ourselves through public transport.But many times I feel very proud of my family for being able to cope being away from each other.Until now I'm puzzled at why my parents could last so long working in Australia thinking of us and us in Malaysia mostly my sister go through school life thinking of my mum and dad.I still cant believe that we actually managed half a year other than the expected 2 months thats 3 times.

On Sundays we have the best time.Wake up early and prepare for church.I would usually be the last.We would go to church by car most of the time fetched by weng kits mum.I would first attend Sunday school.Daniel,Yee Ling and Teacher Pei Yiing was our teacher.Me and the guys would have the best time.Jeff,Austin and I would be the ones to break the silence bringing color to the class along with Daniel.Then I would attend worship with Brandon from my class.Usually joined by Ju Ping.I remember most of worship.Brandon,Ah Ping and me would sing our lungs out.Then after worship we would go for lunch usually Daniel fetching me,my bro and weng kit.Daniel was a big part of me and my bros memory in Malaysia.Not only was he my teacher he was a futsal member ,cendol member and presentation director.One of the greatest memory I had was when after a Saturday youth program me,my bro and weng kit followed him to his boss new church.We were in the car for one and a half hours driving very far and when we arrived the service was over and everyone were eating.Daniel chatted with his boss while me and weng kit went for the nuggets and fries.After only half and hour we drove another 1 and a half hours this time ending up lost.I remember driving up to Batu Caves looking at the Hidu Gods at night.Really creepy and Weng Kit had his eyes closed while I watch in amazement.Weng Kit and my bro were worried that the fuel was running out and so was Daniel.I did not know anything about cars and did not know when to worry.Another was when we go for cendol.I had alot of memories.Thanks Daniel for helping us through the six months.

When the holidays began all the fun came for us.A few days before the holiday started we were worried that we wouldn't get the visa to go to Australia then one morning a few days before the holidays our parents called back and told my aunts that we got it!!!!I was sleeping and so was my bro and then I heard my aunt shouting.At first I thought something went wrong but when I got out I realized that it was laughter.We were overjoyed.Just a few days ago our uncle in Australia working with my parents called us to pray together on the phone and told us if we didn't get it we dont have to worry as everything was in Gods will.I prayed hard every night telling God that I wont let go and kept telling myself I am going and in the end we got it.

Holidays were fine.We had nothing to do and when VBS came I started serving as a guitarist.I was happy because I was finally serving in VBS.Thanks to Pastor Siew Teng.She helped me by giving me lessons and many help in serving God.I was overjoyed.The people serving on the first practice was normal but I was surprised to see Peter and Faith and was glad too.Someone in my age group serving and I was relieved that they were serving too.I enjoyed the moments of serving I remember standing on next to Ju Liang during worship closest to the students with my bro on Ju Liangs right. I kept looking back were Joel was to see him play.Amazing drumming.I loved jamming and serving with them .I could hear to music which was so fun for me.It sounded like the real CD track and I was happy when saw the video of us playing Yesus Pokok on DVD which sometimes make me think of the good times even when I think of the song.When school started in January I was happy because I did not have to go to school but the price was leaving all my friends to go to Australia.By that time me,my bro and sometimes on Fridays Weng Kit would go to my Aunty Joons house because my bro had went ther to visit this girl who lived in the same street.Surprisingly we used to live there and they only met at a youth camp.He would go there at 3.00 o'clock to 7.00 o'clock which most of the time standing at the gate talking to her and me and weng kit would silently watch behind a car.Other times when we were there at my aunty joons house we would walk to a cendol store very far from her house and have lunch there.

Soon our time to go to Australia came.My parents had came back and I was so happy to see them.The guys at church had planned to have a farewell for us.We had our last futsal match and we laughed and said good bye.On a tuesday night a few days before we have to go we went for the farewell .There we ate and had a session were me and my bro had to sit on a chair while they asked questions and in the end found out who we liked but they promised to keep it hush hush.To my relieve the girl I was mad for called me the day before I left and we had a chat and said bye to each other.I think it was because of my confession that she found out and yea!!!we chat on the phone.Anyways on the farewell I remember sitting inthe chair with my bro as everyone gave us advise and farewells .It was very sad.They all treated us so well.At the end the party was over and Daniel gave us eah a present a wrestle mania collection for my bro and to me a Beatles biography book which I always wanted.In return we gave him two bowling balls.

On the day we left Pastor Siew Teng,Daniel and Derek and all my family members came.Oh yea and before the day we left me,my bro,weng kit,joel,ah ping,Brandon and Benjamin went to the mamak at night and then CC playing counter stike which I remember the most.I remember going down the lift as I see Daniel,Derek and Pastor Siew Teng looking at us waving good bye.My brother and mum were in tears as we left.I told myself to remember these great days that we been through and all those great people who had been with us for the 6 months .THANKS