Life

On Load Shedding: I was promised (from articles in newspapers) that the current power crisis will end as the weather gets warmer. My host family gave me further hope when they say load shedding was reduced to only a few hours a week the same period last year. Well, its getting real hot in the afternoons now, but the load shedding hours is still 16. Looks like my whole internship will be eclipse in darkness, but what can we do?Teaches me not to take things for granted though. Invaluable lessons of life.

On Work: With the new UK intern reporting officially to work tomorrow, I'm feeling pretty much relaxed. Probably he'll take over from me and I can seat comfortably in the office while he does the mad run everyday around town. Probably ponder on my next step in life?
January sees Kathmandu a frenzy hotspot with major political events and protests unravelling faster than I can keep track. February was lax. Things are starting to get exciting again in March, with the run - up to the 50th anniversery of the failed uprising led by Tibetans against China.
I feel the tension because I live next to the Chinese embassy, and starting two days ago, I see army of security officers being sent here to buff up security. Nothing has happened yet though. The soldiers spent their time sitting around chatting, maybe checking out girls, like me and Mariah do on our way to work.

On Holiday: I've plans to take a short tour of 10 days again after Holi. Then maybe wander into India?
But my father wants me home and take a rest first before setting out again. I don't really think its economical to spend money on two air tickets, when I could go into India so easily (and cheap) from Nepal. Not tht it's me forking out the money. I guess I'll stay firm on my plan to enter India overland. I've sort of map out my route.

On Relationship: I admit I swayed once, but since back on the steady track with him. Yes, I think we are rock solid at the moment.
I am very and extremely grateful for his trust, his love, and for the way he handled the mess. You don't always come across guys like him, for which I'm thankful. (Somethings like this, I prefer to write in Chinese,but the computer doesnt support )
It's amazing that I've not seen him for 7 months, but it never felt like we are really apart. We have our fair share of quarrels and stuff, but were lucky that both of us are mature enough to end those silly squabbles amicably. I was delighted when I received his package in Kathmandu. I hope my letter reaches him fast, it seems to take ages. Love you honey~

On Friendship: The majority of friends come and go, don't they?
Perhaps its my character, but I'm never someone who likes hanging out in groups or cliques, as they call. Introvert at home, but I love the world so much.
Ther's one point of time I think some friends are plain stupid. When they ask things like " So they have MRT in China?" or "What? You need 24 hrs to travel to XXX place?!" or " They have supermarkets there?" . Ignorant bastards so insulated from the outside.

On Travel :For me ,travelling is not about trying to cram your whole wardrobe into a suitcase, nor wearing nice makeup and adorning nice clothings to pose for photos.
Why do you travel? You want to experience life and culture different from your own, don't you? So don't cringe when there's no water available, enjoy the sunlight when ther's no power, and smile. That's such an important element of life, to lift your lips to a stranger, something I've learnt only when I'm on the road. Felt bad when someone in Pokhara reminded me "You've lost your smile?"

I love the world. So much. I knew I'm destined to be a globetrotter the first trip I took solo.
Are you not afraid? Are you never lonely?
Why should I be afraid? Why would I be lonely?
Travellers on the road thought me important lessons, some inspire me.
And I know with my heart still wandering, there's no place I want to call home now.

On Life : What do I want to do? That's a question I find it so hard to answer. Really, I hope I'll have an answer on my birthday.