Last several days, I suffered from a common disease: fever. It was caused by a cold night( because of the geiliable air conditioner) and a heavy rain the next day. Thus, yesterday I didn't go to NUS and went to the clinic. After that, I spent most of the day sleeping.
To be frank, it was the first time that I had felt helpless since I came to this unfamiliar country. Mum was not by my side. She couldn't take care of me, or cook special food for me, or comfort me as she would always do. My best friends were far away from me, otherwise they would come to visit me. What I could do was going to the clinic alone with my suffering body and slept all the day. After being here for almost half a year, I came to start to understand the difficulty of living abroad alone. It's Akins of lonely, a kind of helplessness.
However, there were something that warmed my heart. I published a message on my RenRen to describe my situation. Before long, I received many replies that came from my friends and classmates. I also received several SMSs, some of which were from China. Though the words in these messages were simple and similar, they still gave me a lot of comfort, which added much happiness to the dark day.
After this, I believe in friendship more firmly and confirmed again how important a role a friend can play in our life. Apart from your parents and other family members, friends are the ones you can rely on when you are confused about the future; they are the ones you ca turn to when you need help;they are the ones stand by you when you feel alone. They are the ones walk towards you when the rest of the world walks away.
So, cherish your friends and let them know.
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ReplyDeleteWell, it is surely difficult to live in a foreign country. It means when you are ill, no one will look after you like your mother; when you are sad, no one will listen to you and comfort you like your father… However, all I want to say is that when you are suffering all these, you are actually growing up. It is said that if a child leaves his parents, he will grow up more quickly. Now we are here, far way from home. Although we do not have parents around, do not forget we have each other. Besides, it is glad to know that you have so many good friends who care for you so much! (^_^) Hope you will be well soon!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Your words are indeed right and i am happy to have a friend like you! BTW, your tone is similar to my mum's~haha~
DeleteI have ever have the similar feeling with you. I have a severe stomachache before, the first time I went to NUH, I didn't know how to see a doctor, I didn't know who I could ask for,I felt very helpless and nearly wanted to cry. However, I told myself I will live in this city for 10 years,I have to learn to do these things by myself. I want to show my parents, without them, I can also live well, they don't need to worry about me. Sometimes, these kinds of helplessness and loneness can make us grow up and be independent. I am so admired that you have so many friends who love you so much,just cherish your friendship permanent. PS:Take care of yourself.^-^
ReplyDeleteYou are really a brave girl~ You parents must be very proud of you. And i will certainly learn from you and try to be more strong to face the life alone.
DeleteI once say a comic describing all the possible situations when people study in foreign countries. The final conclusion is that nothing is more important than being strong. A week ago, I also sufferred from a pain in my eye. I was afraid that I might have to take a little operation if it became serious. Therefore, I took the best care of myself. Now I have recoverd, and so will you. Wish you good luck and remember to take after yourself.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your suggestion, which i will certainly take. BTW, I am curious about the appearance of you when you have some problems with your eyes~(OVO)~haha
DeleteHi, you guy. You should be strong enough to overcome it. I am sorry for did not notice that you were suffering such a big illness. Now you have recovered. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou also should be aware that you have gone abroad. I suggest you had better tell your friends bad information about you, such as illness, in social websites because your parents may know it and the distance will magnify the pain. But, please remember, even though you are in abroad, you are not alone, we will be there.
ReplyDeleteI think you are quite lucky, since there are so many friends still care about you. From my perspective, friends are the people who can genuinely congratulate you when you succeed and patiently console you when you fail. Friends are not like parents. They will not accompany you all the time. However, once you are trapped into adversity, they would immediately appear and help you get out of it. I think our group one is a solidary community. We are friends forever. Hence, if you get into trouble in the future, please tell us. I do not know what others will do, but I will try my best to help you! My good friend!
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