Its been 46 days since I arrived in Australia or more specifically to “the land down under”. A seven hour flight from Malaysia proved to be extremely fatiguing and upon setting foot in Sydney, I succumbed to the fact that I am gonna have to be living my life alone for the next 10 months at least. It was scary at first but throughout these 46 days, I have had both sweet and bitter memories. The desire to travel to this land is finally fulfilled and I am utterly thrilled with the lush green surroundings of Australia where canopies are seen at almost every road. From Sydney to Canberra, it was such a major transition for me…from the hustle bustle of the city to an extremely quiet place. My first 4 nights in Canberra were awfully horrible and cold!! I felt like packing once again and getting back to Malaysia as I missed the adrenaline rush I had back there during college.

Nevertheless, as soon as classes and work started things have been picking up well. I now wish everything slows down a little as there is so much to study as I’m doing one of the toughest course in the world. The way of life here is so different. Everything in campus closes at 5pm and no one goes for ‘yum cha ‘(a Malaysian slang of sitting in a coffee shop and having a long chat with friends).Moreover, the clubs in Canberra suck!!! I hope I don’t lose my love for dancing soon cos the music and ambiance in clubs here aren’t as good as back home in Malaysia. One thing I am grateful for is that I choose an excellent hall of residence to live in…Burton and Garran Hall has proved to be an awesome place be. Orientation week gave me an insight into the culture here and I had a great time. With a residence capacity of 500+ students, I have met people from all around the world and am learning various cuisines. Hope to impress my parents when I get home. I look forward to giving my all in this country and simultaneously hope to reap as much as I sow. Life in my firm belief is not a mere destination but rather a journey of infinite adventure.

"Meditation Exercises"

"Meditation is a technique millions of people use to help focus and calm the mind. Although meditation is often associated with religion, the practice of meditation does not have to be religious. The techniques used are designed to help a person gain insight and to assess or manage life's processes, which may include physiological, mental, emotional or spiritual issues.
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