As the plane flew towards the international date line, it was as if we were travelling back in time; barely making contact with the sunrise some 4 hours ago, there came darkness. I looked out to see the sky turning dark once again. But it wasn't night. It was merely a shift.
When I entered customs, I joined in the Alien queue. I was an alien trying to gain lawful entry to USA. And for the queue next to me? They were all presumably from Africa, all wearing the yellow United Nations Refugess Program headscarves, carrying yellow bags of food and basic essentials. They had joined the Refugees queue, also trying for the American Dream.
America is a special place. It is a place where we all go to pursue our dreams.
On my way to the university, I met highway jams that were nothing like that seen in Singapore. I saw a dapilidated US train system, and many were waiting at the platforms in the cold. Then I saw Victorian houses. As I slowly moved into the city, I suddenly saw a sprawling city with skyscrapers, familiar logos like Starbucks and ABN Amro. I saw grand museums and waterfalls, and saw the second largest lake in the world. I couldn't see the other side of the lake; it was as if there was no other side of it. And the water was deep blue.
But nearer to the university, I saw a dark town surrounding the University... The houses were beautiful, but no one were on the streets.
Then during the mixer, I had pizza for dinner. I chatted with students from Hong Kong, Jamica, Nepal, China, Taiwan, Canada, and even places where I'd never heard of.
Right now, I am using the computer in the lab. I am tired but I am suffering from jet lag. I am unable to post the photos I took... Nevermind. I'm going to bathe now! I haven bathed!
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