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Friday, 3 August 2012

A Foreign Place

Being young also means being adventurous and meeting people from all walks of society. Sadly, I have to admit that I am very protected back home and Malaysia itself is not a safe country. Parents have often taught us to not talk to strangers and stay away from people that we haven't known long enough.

This was my last encounter on my way back from Istanbul to London. There were three seats each, at each side. I was sitting in the middle, in between my friend and a Turk, which I later found out to be a friendly man. Being who I am, with little words, I rarely speak. He was the one who started the conversation and we had a good chat about many things. 

This young man was born in Turkey but grew up in Germany and then migrated to London with his whole family. It answered my curiosity of his fluently spoken English. I always think that people move to different places to get better lives or forget their past. More than often, these people are also more compassionate than others. He told me about his life and his family. I believe he is a very loving man. His sister and nephew appeared on his mobile wallpaper. Being very thoughtful as our flight arrived late at night in London, he offered to drop us where we wanted to in London. Furthermore, he also gave me the card of the restaurant that he works in for me to visit.

Of course, we did not take his offer. My mom would have dropped her jaw to see me chatting with random people. But.. In life, the more you listen, the more grown up you are. The more you open up yourself to the world, the more you will be rewarded, spiritually. However painful or extravagantly luxurious life can be, they all become a norm. By exploring the world and living the local's life, you learn to carry yourself humbly in the society. 

The card was thrown away after I came back home. As I know. I won't be visiting this place and a new friend that I have just met. I am sorry. Your name has also been forgotten. However, my heart has been touched and my view of the world has also changed a little in the three hours flight journey. You have also taught me to be more contented and feel at ease with things around. 

I wish for you to find your love and joy in life.

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