Nothing can Compare.

Before I know it, I am back in the land of the English, typing these words out.

Time, as expected has passed superbly quickly.

Perhaps happiness does literally speed up time,

or perhaps my mind is playing tricks on me again, as always.

Huee family Christmas trip in Gopeng.

When I arrived home, my family surprised me with my face-lifted room, cladded with new silk sheets, followed by the "shrine of achievement" with my trophies and medals polished and arranged chronologically, to my fixed up Ikea shelf; it felt like I had never left.

The days passed so quickly. I did lose myself to the sense of presence at several points in time. It was a challenge to have my mind and self in the present moment when I knew I was leaving yet again, but it was a challenge I was not willing to give in to. My mind wandered away from time to time, but I constantly battled the fear of absence. Nothing is quite like being around loved ones physically, though I know that theoretically, minds and hearts are joined, bodies aren't.


From spending precious time with the family, to late night chatters with Daddy downstairs, from sending the brother to school, to seeing him fall asleep on the table at the mamak stall, from driving Mummy around for errands, to babysitting the house with Allie, and from all the brunches, lunches, teas and dinners with beloved friends, to now being back in the UK alone; I must say, I really do enjoy company better - at times.

Who would miss out on the glorious food spread in Malaysia, not to mention the most scrumptious dishes by Daddy's family nyonya tradition? Although the food was one of the main attractions (and the weight gain), I cannot say this enough; the people mattered most.

With that, I am now off to a study marathon as exams are on today and the 7th of February. I would truly appreciate it if you keep me in your prayers. Here is to a lovely Chinese/Lunar New Year!

P.S.

I miss all the Chinese New Year songs playing in shopping malls, restaurants and even mamak stalls. There's just nothing like good ol' Malaysia.

Loves,

Ee Ping