My new adventure

Well, I'M HERE!

I got into HKIA at 6am -- an hour earlier than my scheduled arrival time. A wave of panic swept over me when I realized I was going to be waiting for 20 minutes for my pickup to get there. All I could hear was my mom's story about how Grandma's bag was stolen at the airport. So I hung onto my purse and computer for dear life and looked at everyone with suspicion :b

It was then and there that I realized that I didn't have a return ticket home this time. This was a one way trip. I was going to live and work in Hong Kong. I just hope I don't turn out to be another rude Honger :b

I was so sad getting on the plane at YYZ. It was hard saying goodbye to mom and dad at the gate. I literally wanted to turn around and head home, but I knew I had a job to go to and I couldn't delay it any longer. I just hope and pray that my mom and dad stay healthy and take care of themselves until I am permanently in Canada. Then I can keep an eye on them everyday. I miss my mom and dad so much. I've gotten so close to them throughout the years I have been away. My brother has no idea how lucky he is to be living at home. I just wish he would appreciate them more -- take care of them more -- and spend time with them as much as possible. Maybe one day... when he's left home, will he appreciate them.

I cried on the plane as it took off and I broke down again while we were flying over the ocean. I feel bad for leaving home and being away from home for so long. I have to do well so that I can take good care of them and give them everything they want.

It was a good week in Toronto. I spent a lot of time with Dad dancing most of the days, talking till 4 am with Mom on some nights. I took Mom to the spa and she had her first pedicure! :D I think she enjoyed herself. She was watching the estetician the entire time, trying to learn a thing or two :b

I had such a good time spending it with my parents. I just wished I had some one-on-one time with my brother too. That would have made my trip even better. Maybe next time.

The week went by so fast. And now I'm here -- in stinky, humid, cockroach-infested, polluted, Hong Kong :b

WHAT AM I DOING HERE?! ;)