It's the start of the new journey

I am yet to enter adulthood and I am already taking a big challenge for myself to live in another country, of totally different lifestyles, language, place, food, culture. And here I am embarking on this journey. Afraid and fear as I am, I would be willing to give it a try and hope for the better.

Thanks to all who came and send me off. I didn't expect to see many people because I didn't make clear of the date that I am flying. I didn't also think so much about it and neither do I make the effort to catch up with my friends before I go. Everything came so rush. I didn't have the time to spend with my mummy before I fly too. Hai, maybe it is a good time to train myself to be more indepedent. Well, I think I am independent too. Am I? Well, not to certain people, especially my parents and "parents".

I really miss my parents and "parents"! No one for me to joke and disturb around. Though the two guys I am travelling with first are rather capable and good, but I still think because I am not very close with them initially to begin with. Well, let see how as time passes.

Once we touch down at Canada on 16 Aug afternoon, we took a cab to the warehouse and put down the stuff. Canada is quite a unique place to begin with. Well, I have just been there for less than 6 hours so I shan't say much. Then we took the same cab to the bank to open a bank account. The officers were rather nice and they really make my little stay there fruitful. Then we walk all the way under the hot sun to the airport, making our way to the USA. Crossing the border may be a little troublesome. But crossing the customs has never been the problem for me =P We ate at the airport and my first meal costs around $10, two sandwiches and a cup of hot tea. Then we touch down at Boston and head straight to the hostel through their subway. I really admire their subway system. Though it can be very confusing but I just like the whole idea of it. Reminds me of the times I played Maplestory. It is my first time staying at hostels but I quite like the feeling, but I just don't like the feeling that I have to climb up beds. I could adapt to the homely feeling of hostels quite fast because the toilets are good =P Closette toilets rocks!

Breakfast everyday are the same. Cereal, bread (all kinds), hot drinks, apple, banana. Then we tour around Boston. I should talk more about it since I have already finished my tour there.

Boston give me the kind of really USA feeling as you would see in movies. The way shops are built and structured. One shop by one shop, has their own designs. The people there were also friendly. More nightlife and busier (as compared to Washington). I kind of like that feeling. We have been to their two famous universities, and also historical places and trails. It is a city, seriously a busy city. Colourful city. Very special. It reminds me of the olden days as portrayed in shows of how people live in the past. I don't know how to describe. It is like something I have seen since young and now it appears right in front of me. Actually, I still can't believe I am walking down streets of USA!

Fastfoods everywhere. All of you know I am definitely not a fastfood eater. Clam chowder is awesome. Come here, two words to remember: BB-bo bian, must eat or else you would rather die of hunger. Their fastfood like bread, sandwiches and pizzas are good too. Not like in Singapore with small serving. Oops. I am also trying to adapt to the food here. Hopefully I can. I suddenly thought of this, "Abstaining from fastfood for the past 5 years is a good choice for me to get prepared living in a Western country for 4 months."

And here I am in Washington DC, still trying to look around but I am definitely amazed by Smithsonian and the different types of political buildings to look at. Their architecture is fanstatic. Even just a office building can look like castle. I shall update more once I finished with Washington DC.

Can't wait for my roomie to join me!