STUDYING MASTERS IN GLASGOW PRT 1

It's been a month in Glasgow, Scotland. Mum just reminded me in the morning about it when we had conversation on Wechat. Time flies so fast before I actually realized it. 

 The memories of the farewell at KLIA and the feeling of the first step walking out from the plane to the airport were still fresh, I was so proud of myself that I can made this far to travel, study, and enriching my experience in Europe. I was like, here I come! (breathe in). I think I have done quite a lot in the past 31 days. Most of the things are new to me, but thankfully i could adapt the culture here in a short period of time. I remembered the first trip that I made was to Kevingrove, where it was located at the West End, somewhere outside city centre. I was so excited to experience every little things like talking to strangers, find own food, look for place to go, and so on. 

I had three housemates, they are Jack from China, Ardi from Indonesia, and Mek from Thailand. They are duper friendly and we used to cook dinner together in our flat. We were so addicted in cooking especially stores like Aldi sells variety of meats, pre-cooked food and daily goods. I started to try and error different kinds of Chinese food which my mum used to cook for me back in Malaysia. So far, I learned fried rice, steam egg, soups, and some simple Chinese dishes. Probably more to come. Jack Ardi and Mek are students from the business faculty for a course period of one year. We are planning to go to the north such as Highland, Isle of Skye together at least once for the landscape over there.  

For my study, studio and dissertation are my main priority. I wish to do a better design and develop better thinking in spatial layout. So far, the tutors have been very helpful. Hospice is my first project, and second project is about designing a bathhouse. They are challenging, though, I find it interesting to explore. Dissertation is going on a right track now, according to my supervisor. I faced some problems at the beginning on defining a much focused title and research. Hopefully what I had chosen for my dissertation title will be helpful for me in the future. To balance up the study life, I continued my gym routine here with the fees of 96 GBP per year, which was so cheap. (if bluddy compare with CF)

Glasgow has been the furthest I have traveled so far in my life. It's lively, at the same time peaceful, and friendly city. A lot of shopping can be done, tonnes of museums to visit, and most importantly the landscapes. I have a few wish-to-go-places on my list which I hope I have chance to visit them when I am free from assignments. Lowest temperature was dropped to 1C and there is regularly strong wind around the centre. Primak became my favorite shopping place, and i tried getting a haircut at a barber for 8 GBP. Not too ugly lol. (People often said Asians can do better hair-styling, now i think their statements are credible)

Live. Experience. Work.

I could finalized my involvement in Glasgow for the past 1 month with these 3 words. Live: blending in myself in an unfamiliar context. Experience: exploring things like local food, great architecture, public transport, speaking slang and most crucially the weather. Work: spending enough time and effort on studies and side studies at the same time.

I believe things are gonna be better over time. This is just the beginning for my 2 years journey. Hope the weather goes manageable during winter,

Cheers!

与守护者的 第63天

在这两周里，

我开始熟悉这里的地理，文化，食物，公共交通，说话的语调等。最近常做的事情是与陌生人介绍自己的名字和祖国。结识了几位朋友，也适应着屋友的习惯。最有意思的就是自己烧饭吃，炒饭，煎蛋，煮菜，一点一点地学着做。慢慢地，将自己融入了这寒冷又热情的城市。

近几天开始吹冷风，时不时会下点细雨。学校开始上课，了解了这里的系统操作，学会了图书馆的列印和代书服务，也懂得哪里卖的午餐便宜好吃。走在道上开始少用手机，因为手指会被冷得发麻，只能把他们藏在口袋里。自己多买了一些厚衣裤，想要融入这里的时尚。

在这两周里，

我开始让自己心态上做转换，刚来的时候觉得自己像是在旅行，现在既要重整思想做回一个学生。慢慢地意识到自己离家人，离蜜蜂，离自己熟悉的家园是多么的远。好像好莱坞电影一样，那些要去打仗的美军挥别家乡几年去完成使命。庆幸的是，我还可以通过网路和身边的人保持联系，只是相隔了七个小时。

在这两周里，

我开始意识到在这里有的，只是自己。处事待人，都归自己负责。但生活上不算艰难，不孤单，多得守护者无私的关心，让我觉得还有一个人默默地在远方看顾着我，呵护我。每一天起床看到那封‘早安’信息，都觉得很欣慰。

接下来的日子免不了课业上所带来的忙，乱，慌。我只想一直努力，一直抱着那份执着，让我和你熬过这一段孤独的挑战。哪怕现实就在我们面前说着不可能，我也不想轻易放弃。

原因？

因为我也想当你的守护者。