its been nearly 4weeks since I boarded the flight to sydney..and I guess it would be fair to say I've settled down..instead of fighting to be at a place I "want" to be, I have found my place in Syd and embraced it =) its a relief actually, to be able to say this! *phew*
so much has happened in the past 4weeks - including which I have to apply for a new student visa again..mayn...stuff happens when u change ur passport number and ur current student visa is linked to ur old passport number..lets put it this way - i had to take a trip down to the city which consists of about 2hours travelling time both ways flippin' four times..and even twice within the same day..by the 2nd trip i was ready to cry with frustration.. for it was 6 hours of time travelling and walking and waiting in line - yet nothing could be solved yet.. speaking of a lesson in patience..!! by the 3rd fruitless trip (the office was closed..omg..the feeling of making a long trip down..just to see a "CLOSE" sign...wow.... =.= ) it finally got thru to my thick head that it was indeed a lesson in patience..!! i was complaining to God to vent!! i had to muster all the strength and mental energy i had left to Not erupt in anger/frustration and turn to His calmness and source of peace... that was a defining moment - for instead of ruining the day - it was one of the best days of my life! and the best part of it was that on my 4th trip to the immigration dept in the city, i met the Same Officer whom i met for the last 3 times i was at the office..!! thats grace i tell ya.. out of sooo many counters - from counter 33-68 i could i have landed anyone, but God gave the grace to have me see the same officer.. wow - thats favour!! for now the guy recognizes me :P he's seen my face Three times in Two days..haha..thats commitment man.. and i do pray that this would speed up my application =) *phew*
<-- the lovely immigration department.. ahhh...
