An Overview

-->Protocal invited YokeHan and I for the briefing at Subang Jaya in May. That's about a week after my final examination in UTAR.

-->After the briefing, three of us discussed about it in a McDonald's nearby. I was just joining the briefing for fun and didn't really think that I would be able to realise the plan as I couldn't drive well and didn't believe that I shall be able to do that as the application process seemed to be complicated. It looked like a dream, which is hard to be reached.

-->After discussing and talking with Protocol million of times, both of us felt like we should give it a try. Our mother promised to sponsor the expenses and we felt like there might be a chance for us to achieve the dream.

-->Protocol and I made up our mind, to try our best. We went through the complicated application process like meeting doctors, having injection, asking and even begging other tutors', relatives' and friends' helps. After two weeks of the torturing process, we completed the forms, the interview with the agent and the CPI test.

-->After coming back home and decided to work in hometown temporary while waiting for the confirmation and matching process, Protocol told me that her daddy was stomping mad for her decision. He forbidded her from doing that. Both of us felt like it's a nightmare. Protocol promised that she would talk to her parents in a heart to heart way and used whatever means to convince them. I was worried.

-->I was offered the jobs: Teacher in one international school and Translator in KL. Besides, I was called for a lot of interviews but I rejected them all. I was waiting for the application to be confirmed and had made up my mind of what I am going to do for my future.

-->A traumatic period while waiting for the confirmation. Many people thought that I was crazy. Too many 'What If' in my minds. I waited for about one month, I got the confirmation letter. But, Protocol hadn't got it. I was worry as the families started to write me e-mails and making appointment to call. More and more worries hit me this time.

-->One of the families has three boys and the host parents sound nice. I received the host mum first call and I like the way she talked. She gave me one week to consider about it. At the moment, Protocol got the confirmation letter, finally. But, no lead of family contacting her. If I have to make up my mind that early, I would not be able to leave with Protocol. I gotta fly alone, to such a far-away-land.

-->I received a call from another family in another state. Well, the family doesn't sound right to me. I realised that I have to make a wise decision without worrying too much about unnecessary things. Since I have decided then I shall brace up and make my second step. I told Protocol about it, she didn't say much but wished me all the best.

--> Protocol received a call from one family in Ohio. She wasn't sure of whether that's a family that she wants. I don't think she's going for it. My mummy said, ' If you wanna go, make it fast. Don't drag 'till October or November only choose the family. You wouldn't feel like going then...' She's right. My strong will was shaken, abit as I lead a peaceful and nothing-to-worry about-life in hometown. I started to feel that it would be better to stay at home. Though, my superego halted me from thinking about it again. I knew that I have to make up my mind, firmly.

-->The host dad rang this morning. He is more concerning about my lifestyle, my job, my personality, my ability and the tasks I am going to handle. Obviously, he's more careful and we talked for about 2 hours. He's just trying to make sure that I have made the right choice and have a better understanding of how's the job going be like. I fathom his situation, they are his kids.

-->At last, I made up my mind. I told the family that I am going to join them. Well, I think they are happy about it, I think...

I don't know what lies ahead. I don't know if I made a stupid mistake or terrible decision, but I will try to overcome the difficulties. If I fail, at least, I have tried.

So00, California! See you there on 2nd October 2006!!!