Sunday 19 th August 2018, 7.00 am From not being emotionally prepared to attend a fieldwork for the previous few days, I was surprised for an unexpected flip of mood I got that morning. Over-excited might be the most accurate word to describe it. I was anxious and curious at the same time, for not knowing what to expect for the upcoming 3 weeks. “Sorang je?” “Study sana ke?” Asked a few officers when I passed by the immigration checks in KLIA. “Ha ah sorang je.” Even though this is my fourth solo flight overseas, but it’s my first solo flight to a non-English speaking country huhu “Eh bukan study sana, ada fieldwork” I answered frankly and left another curious officer who might have guessed that I am a student as he scanned my bag pack and laptop as well. Almaty Airport The 8 hours flight was fine. I actually fell asleep throughout most of the journey. The flight landed around 6.00 pm Kazakhstan time. After I got my check-in lug
A good life is not all about having pleasing moments, but how we make the moments pleasurable.