Last post.. maybe

I am very grateful for the views and the people who commented. You guys will be the reason why i get the grades that i will in this assignment.

Yes, this was an assignment for my University subject , 'online journalism'.
I hope my entries and gotten your ATTENTION and you will think about the issues that i have discussed on this blog.

There are so many things more that need to be discussed, so i will see if i get the opportunity,probably with pictures this time to make it more lively as there will no restrain on the time. :)

Till here,

ur very own, NRI :)

Parents.

No matter which culture you come from, you always love your parents because there is nobody on this earth who can actually ever replace them.

I love my parents and i know how hard it is to stay away from them. I never thought it would be this difficult but it did turn out to be insanely hard. I miss my parents and my two crazy brothers all the time because there is no other bonding like siblings in life. In fact,  it is the whole family, irreplaceable.

I always thought the worst part of this experience might actually be the fact that i need to stay in hostel, but man i was wrong. Staying in hostel and spending all the crazy times with friends i awesome, its the anguish of no being able to hug my mum when im sad that kills me.

P.S always respect & love your parents, because you will never understand how much they gave up for you until you become a parent yourself.

ur very own, NRI

Earthquakes?

Okay, so back in HongKong i hardly remember experiencing the earth shaking but since i have been staying in India for my education, it has started seeming like a normal thing.

The first time when i actually felt and saw it was during my final exam last year. I remember it was my Photography practical exam. The exam was held in the room and it was my turn the kind of picture that i was told to. I went to the camera and the next thing i heard and saw was the door literally shaking like someone was shaking it and i thought there  might be someone looking for trouble. i stayed calm and continued to take mu photo but to notice everyone around me had started panicking. I was shocked, all i heard was 'bhochal' , that instant i thought that was storm but to find out after 2 minutes that it was an earthquake.

Some memorable experience i must say.

ur very own , NRI

EXTREME weather..

INDIA IS HOT WHEN IT IS SUMMER & COLD WHEN IT IS WINTER which is the same in Hk but as the caps lock emphasis how the weather is extreme compared to Hk.

Summer is India feels like being fried on a frying pan but without the boiling oil. I personally am not a big fan of summer because there is no solution in summer to feel cool. The only preferred options for me are eating ice cream and turn on the air-conditioner. If i eat too  much ice cream, i will have a sore throat. If i stay in the air-con too much, then it is bad for my bones in the long run.

Winter on the other side is my favourite season. I love winter. The hotness in my mouth of all the hot beverages, the warmth of being under the blanket and the pleasure of sleeping :)

ur very own, NRI

Sexual Orientation

It is true that India is dissolving itself into the western culture but there are things that i doubt will ever change in India. Well, not in another 20 year , it wont. That is acceptance of different sexual orientation.

There are countries like Canada that have made it legal for homosexual to get married and in India, majority of the people still go 'omg' at the mentioning of homosexuality. Apparently it is a very sensitive topic.

Honestly it is,because it is nearly impossible for a homosexual to survive in India. The fact that your daughter or son likes the same sex actually makes you come to the conclusion that they might have some psychological problem.

In my perspective it is not right to discriminate or judge a person from their sexual orientation. Everyone is allowed to love whoever they want. We are living for ourselves and those who are not should really start to because if you sit down and think carefully that  life is all about you and how you handle it. People can stand next to you but it is you who takes the steps forward or backward. Plus, a person who lives for himself is believed to be much happier because who does not enjoy freedom?

I just hope that India would become more understanding towards this issue because i have experienced even how people in university react to it like it is something to laugh about. I have friends who are gay and i am happy for them. I am there for them whenever they need me regardless of who they choose their partner because my concern is their happiness and not what the world thinks.

ur very own, NRI

Halloween.

I MISS HALLOWEEN. It is so much with all that dressing up. I am a fan of scary movies and i believe in paranormal activity. I always wait for three things in a year - my birthday, Halloween and Christmas.

I remember the last Halloween i spent with my friends in Hk. We were all dressed up and thought that most of the people will be at Hong Kong Disneyland. We reached at the gate when we realized that people around us were not really celebrating Halloween like we wanted to. We were shocked and confused where to go. Then it came to one of us ( i don't remember who ) suggested that we could try Discovery Bay. Discovery Bay is a mixed, primarily residential, development comprising a residential development and private and public facilities. 

When we reached there, it was fascinating. We saw a whole family dressed up as the Incredibles and two little boys as the Mario brothers.

I cannot remember that and every Halloween in India i miss those times..cannot wait to go back for Halloween. Those haunted rides .. :(

ur very own, NRI

Diwali

This Diwali was awesome! All those fire crackers and loud noises were one of an experience.

Diwali in Hk is a bit boring because its not a country-wide festival where everyone would be celebrating like Chinese New Year. People would want to sleep away from all that noise and not be disturbed and that is how i have lived my Diwali's in hk. I know it is boring but then it is not like i had any other choice for that matter. It was getting ready, praying with family and then lighting candles and divas and then it was a night. There were some small crackers but then it was not as crazy as in India.

I spend my Diwali with my Aunt. My uncle spent a good amount of money on the fire crackers. Honestly, I was scared so i did not do much but seeing my cousins and aunt screaming around with the loud noises was really entertaining.

I would love to do that again for next year, being my last year in India for as long as i know. I will be one firing these crackers like nobody else. Wish me luck :)

ur very own , NRI