a year from yesterday marked the first day i stepped into Liverpool, in my new 10-month room. boy, was it a feeling.
i recall slumping down at the edge of the bed trying to hold my tears and with everything hit me at once, i burst into tears. good tears that needed to be rid of in the beginning.
it was the fact that i was an "alien" surrounded by the unknown, in a place i was absolutely clueless about - i didn't even know where the bathroom was in my own flat. (yes, it was that bad).
there was a hunt for a pillow - really, it was a "hunt".
then it was the fact that i didnt have any appetite nor did i eat on my 17 -hour plane ride.
coupled with the fact that my internet was on wireless i.e. slow and unreliable.
BUT
all was well the next day :)
there was a festival on the street opposite where i lived which DEFINITELY liven the mood.
bumped into a classmate who helped me get some essentials i.e. plates, pans etc.
went to a chinese church nearby which was well-weird for me but nonetheless gave me a little hope.
had e-mails from a contact to another church that really blessed me in the end ;)
so yes, i remember the cold hard first day of my life in Liverpool but i also cherish every moment onwards of God's blessingS in my life.
i truly enjoyed my time there and often wish i was there with my 'family', laughing, talking and eating together.
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