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Thursday, February 09, 2006

Wanted to blog in the afternoon... but my dad and brother were quarreling at the top of their voices... over me.

Actually, I did not really start it just that one thing led to another and it all snowballed into something huge. Its like this in my house. You see, my dad felt that if I should need a digicam to bring, I should bring the Creative one sitting at home now, instead of wasting money to buy a new one. However, my brother saw the camera as his and was pretty pissed at why my dad just gave it to me, while my dad saw it as his prerogative to give the camera to whoever he wants. For everyone's info, the camera was a free gift from the insurance agent when my dad bought an insurance policy for my brother. See the confusion?

Well, I am afraid this might be just the first of many other disagreements that might arise due to me going to Australia to study. And for those who have yet to notice my MSN nick, NCSS called. Nothing is definite yet, have to wait till I get the letter, written in black and white, but I should be getting a partial scholarship ie half of my expenses are paid for and in return I have to serve 3 years bond instead of 6 years which comes along with the full scholarship. I am a little afraid to write this down here, in case it all turns out to be a false alarm. However I am trusting that whatever happens, God will provide. Anyway, even with a partial scholarship, things are gonna be pretty tight, hence I have to be careful with how I spend my money over there. For every dollar spent on me, means a dollar less for my family in Singapore. Should I work part-time and earn some money, I still have to account to my family if I would like to take a short trip round Australia.

Honestly, I do feel bad over how much my parents are paying for my education, although it is almost as much as me studying medicine in Singapore. Also, with my brother currently also in university, studying long distance, I know I am very blessed to be able to go overseas to study. I did not make the decision to study Speech Pathology in Australia just because I did not get to study medicine in Singapore. I made sure my parents gave me their assurance that they would be able to somewhat comfortably pay for my education before giving up the nursing scholarship. And I believe that I will be able to find satisfaction in helping children with their speech and language problems.

Sigh... all I wish now is for me to get everything I need before I leaveand to meet up with as many friends as possible. Btw I am thinking of paying City Harvest/ FCBC at Expo this Sat as I am heading to Sentosa with my friends on Sun, so anyone keen to accompany me? =P

Lydea blogged at 12:25 AM

May your light shine...
in the darkness...