#6 The Lull Before The Storm

"However, thanks to Chiew, all the guys who were holding Brian were drenched with the “thing” and the worst part was that it had a revolting and disgusting smell."

It’s a life-changing week. It’s also the saddest and the happiest week of my life. I have been sleeping in Chiew’s room for many days. And I wanted to thank him and Azizul for letting me to stay in their rooms. I knew my days in Adelaide were numbered. And this might be the last post that I would write in Adelaide. However, the reality hadn’t sunk in yet so far. The fact that I’m leaving Adelaide still seemed surreal for me. Maybe I kept on denying the fact that I was going to leave Adelaide for forever and never get the chance to meet any of my friends here anymore. But like they say, Never Say Never, right?

Brian’s birthday was the craziest birthday that I have ever had in my life. Before his birthday, Michelle, Jasmine, Chiew and I had planned everything ahead so that Brian could have the most memorable birthday. And it turned out to be the best one. When we were “studying” in the 7th floor, we communicated in Chinese so that Brian could not understand what we were talking about. We also booked a cake named “White Delight” before Brian’s birthday. It’s such a shame that such an expensive and delicious cake ended up in everyone’s face, hair, shirt and everywhere on the floor. However, it was crazy and fun when everyone kept on throwing pieces of cake on one another. I could hardly remember how the “cake fight” started. But what I knew was that when I was still laughing at Brian’s face that was full of cake, I felt something cold on my face and ear. Then, all hell broke loose. After everyone was covered in cake, we took Brian outside and poured the “thing” on him. However, thanks to Chiew, all the guys who were holding Brian were drenched with the “thing” and the worst part was that it had a revolting and disgusting smell. In fact, it smelled worse than shit.

I went to Jamie’s room to study but ended up sleeping there. However, I when I woke up I felt so hot and dazed. I didn’t know why I would sweat on her bed. Maybe it’s because I covered myself with blanket. However, I still wanted to say sorry to her for sweating on her bed. Jamie asked me to delay the date of going back so that we could spend more time together before I went back. I didn’t know if I can but I would try my best.

Yesterday, after everyone had studied for the whole day, or was about to start studying, Jasmine, Michelle, Chiew, Brian and I decided to play with the coke and mentos. We went outside the lodge with our jackets on. However, it was still cold during this winter time. Then, Brian put the mentos inside the coke but the coke just shot up about the length of a ruler and did not last for long. It’s quite disappointing, but still fun after all. Then, I went to Michelle and Jasmine’s room to chat for a while. Jasmine said that friends are forever and we could contact one another via MSN. Michelle said that maybe we could still meet in Malaysia when they came back. However, it was still so sad to leave them.

I didn’t know whether I have made the right choice. I knew clearly that this choice would affect the rest of my life. My family wanted me to make the decision myself. However, after thinking for quite a long time, I finally made my decision. It’s hard and it’s the most difficult one, but it must be made as time was not on my side anymore. Goodbyes would surely be hard but it at the same time was the only way to destiny. It’s just so hard to pretend that you’re fine when you’re not. I didn’t know how long I would need to heal, but I knew it won’t be short.

Brian, Chiew and I slacking in the room the day before the English Exam.

Brian, Michelle and Jasmine playing with the coke and mentos.

The "thing" that was mixed with rice, chilli sauce, eggs, water, honey, and other 10 types of ingredients.

The process of making the "thing".