After expecting for three weeks, I eventually went home last Friday.
This was my first time to leave my hometown and live without my family, so I
really missed all of them. By the chance of the Moon Festival, I gave myself an
excuse of returning. With excitement, I even set off three hours earlier than
the arrival time. Though the distance is so far that I must go by bus, MRT and
train to reach my destination, I didn’t feel tired at all. The only thing on my mind was how I could go back to Taichung as soon as possible.
At 20:00, I arrived in Tanzi. When I walked out of the station, I
saw my mother right away, and I burst into tears without any reason, which made
her laughed. Then we chatted on our way home, just like what we always
did before. When we got home, others were waiting for us to eat dinner. And all
of them surrounded me, asking me about my college life. It really touched me. Everyone
and everything didn’t change, and I deeply felt the warm feeling in family,
which successfully calmed down my nervous and impatient emotion. Though we did nothing
special in the following two days, I was extremely happy. That is because I think
I have the best family in the world. As long as staying with them, it seems my
troubles will disappear automatically. With their supports, I feel I have more courage
to face and overcome various difficulties.
It was an ordinary festival, but I really had a good time. I enjoy the
simple happiness in my life, and want to share with all of you.
Home is really a warm shelter for us. When I am depressed or want to escape from the bad life, my frist thought is to go home. My family members always encourge and support me which always makes me brave to face the difficulties in my life. Similar to you, I was excited on my way to home on that day and didn’t feel tired at all. Though my family didn’t do any special thing on that day, I thought it was enough to me to get along with them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you very much. Though someone may think it’s not a good behavior to be dependent on family too much, I still can’t stop doing this. Family is too warm to leave. :)
DeleteI am really touching by your post. From your post, I know that wherever we are, It would never be as comfortable as our home. Actually, It will be very exciting when we are on the way home. Yesterday, when I saw the familiar streetscape near my home on the bus, my eyes couldn't help but fill with tears. Then, I found that I always know to cherish until I lose it! So, I think we should tell our family members how much we love them and treasure every moment when we are with them!
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to express my love directly; however, I will try my best to do it! Your story also makes me feel touched. We should cherish what we own and live a meaningful life happily. And I remember your hometown is also in Taipei. Maybe you can go home on weekends. :D
DeleteTaichung!! You are really far away from home! Through reading your sentences, I can feel that you are desperate for going home on the Moon Festival. Set off from school as soon as possible; don’t feel the tiredness heading home, that is just definitely how I am and how I feel whenever I go home. I have the exactly same excitement as you did. Staying at home makes me relax. I don’t feel bored even doing nothing. I am comfortable and can sleep really well. When I open my eyes to the sound of my family speaking the next morning, I’m full of delight because I know that my family is right outside my room instead of a day of class waiting for me. Walking out of my room, the delicious smell from the kitchen just makes my mouth watering. Everything ordinary becomes so enjoying. On my way back to school, I will feel lighthearted and look forward to my trip back home next time!
ReplyDeleteYour feeling is almost completely identical to mine! Did you also live far from Taipei? I talked to so many people with my homesick problem, but they said they can’t understand it and thought I was like a little girl, which made me very frustrated. Now, there are finally some people agreeing my feelings. (Maybe students taking this course are more sensual?˙ˇ˙) That sets my mind at rest and makes me extremely happy.
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