Going Abroad..
My sister in-law is leaving for Birmingham, England this Friday to pursue her degree in interior design. Together with her husband, they’ll be starting a new living in a land foreign to them. They’re excited and who wouldn’t be? I, myself am looking forward to furthering my masters overseas too. Although I’ve practically spent my primary school years in different parts the world, the thought of spending 2 more years in another country gives me a rush.
All this while I’ve been abroad with my family, enjoying the luxuries and privileges of my father’s status as a diplomat. My dad’s retired from it all. But as a family, we hold those memories very fondly in our hearts. When and if I do further my masters elsewhere, it’ll be with my new family - my husband and son. And we’ll totally be responsible for each other. It’s scary, yet thrilling.
I choose Tokyo as my first choice of destination because I have experienced life there as a young child. From what I recall, the locals are friendly, polite and hardworking plus their surroundings immaculately clean . However, in Japan language could become a barrier. Where else, if I were to head to UK, it’d be more familiar territory. So yeah.. that’d be great too.
Hmm.. there’s alot to prepare before I can finally take off. First I would have to secure a place in the program at the University of my choice, then secure a government scholarship, next 3 months research method refresher course (compulsory for government scholars) and after that arrangements for passports, visas, accommodations etc. My husband and I are also planning to move to a new home before flying (we have our reasons). So I’d have to sell the current place and get a new loan for the new place. Phew! Alot to be done!
Other than that, there are medical concerns for my son’s condition. Whether or not he should undergo a heart op if need be (in Malaysia). He’ll be fine, Insya Allah. We always pray for his health and longevity. It’d be great if he could start pre-school in London. Then he’d have a cute accent too. Now, that is very desirable!
Really sorry to hear about your boy. I pray that, Insya’Allah, he’ll get better.
It’s great to read about your plans on moving overseas. My experiences have been short term, and I did not take the family along.
Will be looking forward to read more as the time approaches.
Fathersez, thanks for your prayers. May Allah s.w.t. bless you and your family.