Independent "Woman"

Yeah! -phew- My crazy weeks of 5 Midterms in 2 weeks are almost over, I just have to handle my GREs this Friday. Ooops..better start studying. But meanwhile, I can blog..like a good blogger should. haha.

I was having a discussion with a fellow Singaporean Grad student in UC berkeley. He is almost 27 but he actually feels the same way as I do. About? Independence.

After coming abroad to study, I get more used to being independent and well, accountable only to myself. No more parents to ask me when where who what, no curfews, no anything. I guess this is where what values you have really shines through. I was and am only accountable to myself, I can do what I like...its freedom I guess. But of course I impose my own restrictions on myself.

But when I returned to Singapore in my first summer, I lost that freedom again. Cos I had parents to report to. Kinda. PArents who cared. Yes, I do know they do it cos they care. But I still, I raged against the cage. Literally. haha. I argued a lot with my mum. Cos you know..parents get naggy with their who what when why? And my dad would wait up for me when I went clubbing..I felt awful..

When I returned the second summer, it was better. I guess I Was more mature so I understood the reason behind her nagging. Their nagging. But of course it wasnt perfect, my mum thought I went out at night too much. But who can blame her? The last birthday I celebrated with her was my 19th birthday. So I guess I"m still 19 in her eyes although I'm going to be 22 soon. Then again my dad says I'll always be 5 to him..

Of course there are benefits to being home. Laundry done...home cooked meals....loving family..friends....better transport system...haha