Scared Backpacker

I went to the WHV sharing session with Stella and Simon last night. The people there are very funny. Stella and I laughed to suffocation.

As I see, about 60-70% of the WHM are girls. Allow me to salute to all the brave girls! I hate to be stereotype but I have to say it's more difficult for girls to overcome this challenge. Frankly I am getting a bit scared. How can I survive? I am an idiot in taking care of myself. And I am slow in sensing dangers. If I go to Aust on my own, will I be safe back?

Well, strictly speaking, this is not the first time I go backpacking. Some years ago, Elsa and I travelled around Europe ourselves. I didn't really use a backpack but our lives are no different from that. Elsa's map reading skill is obviously much better than mine. So, this time, hopefully I can find my way home!

P.S. One funny observation: The girls stayed calm when they knew it could be dangerous (e.g. theft, pickpocketing, etc). However, they couldn't help expressing their worries when they heard that people usually get FAT in Australia! Hahaha...typical Hong Kong girls.

Life Story

A bit upset with the resignation progress recently, but I believe that it will be over soon.

Met an old lady from Scotland on the German Lunch yesterday. She travelled extensively when she was younger. She is an expat in HK and now she has already retired. Still, she keeps learning new things, not willing to stay stagnant. I really appreciate her life attitude. She is now learning German. Although her memory is no longer the same as when she was in her 20s, she is still very positive and said: The important thing is to accept.

Um...I like to meet people and know their stories. This is so interesting! I expect to do more of these in Australia later on! Yeah!

A Sparkling Idea

Fanny suggested me to leave on my birthday. That was very innovative. And I will give it a serious thought.

Originally I plan to leave AFTER my birthday because I know how lonely it will be to spend my birthday in a foreign country. Some years ago when I was in Vienna, I had my 21st birthday. Without my family and friends around me, I felt so homesick. Then I know how much they matter to me.

But ... should I try to overcome it this time?