Now thats what’s up
Here I am a year later , still skating, still studying, still growing, still building bridges, still spreading the love, still rapping, still go online, still go offline, still love, still hate, still proud, still single, still nice and most off all STILL WAITING to fly off.
Things hasn’t been working out in the bests way for me. The news is University of Minnesota rejected my application for their fall intake. Which means I will not be flying off to the States in September; its really is a bummer. I have been waiting SO long to fly off and I just missed my first opportunity out. Well, I couldn’t really blame anyone though. I started applying for the fall intake pretty late and missed most of the colleges deadlines. Like what are the odds right? one application? seriously Ameen! The good news now I have time to work a little bit longer, save a little bit more money and go to the states a couple of weeks ahead of my January enrollment. I can travel for a bit and maybe take some time to settle down for a little before college.
In case you’re wondering I’m working in Starbucks now and it has and still is an awesome experience. I don’t know if I’ll get bored of it after 3 or 4 months considering the fact that I’ve only been working for 2 months now, but I’m already enjoying the diversity here. The people that walk in everyday to get their cup of caffeine are good people; from professionals, nine to fivers, spoiled kids and tourist. Its nice working with a company that allows to just be friendly, genuine and engage with people; to be able to do what is deemed nice and not just right every time.
Some people might have the wrong idea of me leaving to the States. No, I don’t hate my country, I do believe this country has a future, I do believe that people are able to achieve and accumulate wealth in this country, maybe not as easy as other places but with the right attitude anyone can make it here in Malaysia. The reason I want to study abroad is simple; to expand my horizons. I have lived in Malaysia all my life; and I can say that staying put in one place no matter where you live has its limitation. You stop learning about new things, you stop trying to learn because you think you already know, you develop complacency and for the most part you just wouldn’t grow as much. You can’t value your competency when you only work with the same people at the same pace. Growing and learning maybe not be every one’s desire in life, but it is mine. I don’t hate my country, I just need to take the time to grow and develop, compare and contrast, fill up the gaps, witness, live and understand. And I am very thankful that my parents are supportive of my educational desires. Apart from learning, yes I am going to have fun; A WHOLE LOT of fun partying, skating, and making friends. I’m sorry if you hate me for this. I don’t understand the reason why…but some just people have the tendency to hate on others who are capable of working and playing hard. I don’t know if its jealousy, but I enjoy life, I treasure my 24 hours and I will have fun every single second of it, even when I’m working, studying or cooking.
Still here,
Ameen Ruslan
