Dear
readers,
In this
writing I would like to share how I spent my last 24 hours in Indonesia…
It was 6.30
pm inside a car on the way to villa in Batu when I realized that is the
starting point of my last 24 hours in Indonesia. Inside the car there were six
people, my uncle who was driving, my father beside him, myself, and my
sister. Who is the other one? She is my
beloved one, Dara, who was asked by my mother to spend one night in a beautiful
villa in Batu.
Actually we
were quite lucky to spend the night at the villa. The villa is owned by my
mother’s good friend, and she let us to stay there for free. Very nice, isn’t
it?
When we
arrived at the villa, the clock showed 7.05 pm and the dinner had already been
served. I spent about 15 minutes to take a shower while the other prepared to
have dinner together. Dara was quite nervous at the first time, but after
several minutes she could enjoy the time with my family as my family really
welcome her that night.
After
enjoying dinner , my sister was studying, while Dara and I helped her to
memorize the material. My sister is still in the six grades but the material
was about the reproduction in the human. We were surprised at first, but then
realized that time has changed and material for elementary school has changed a
lot.
After
finished helping my sister to study, we continued to Bakar Jagung! (Grilling
Corns). It were my father and I in the grilling pan, while Dara, my mom, and my
sister prepared the corn. I was really nice and we enjoyed it so much. Even
though the first corn was overcooked and could not be eaten, but the rest of
the corns were delicious.
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After
taking some rest, it was 3 a.m. the following day when my mother waked me up to
help Dara had her sahur. I cooked her noodle with egg. I loved it since it
might be several years until I can cook for her again.
Then the
next part is preparing to check out from the villa, we took some nice photos
before depart to the Malang Airport.
In the
airport, my mother and I ask my father to check us in. While waiting for our
flight, we spend the time by talking about nice memories, we laughed, and very
happy. I had a nice surprise when my good friend, Dea, came to airport with her
boyfriend, Daniel, to say goodbye. It is only 45 minutes until our time to
board the flight.
This is the
hardest time, I had to say goodbye to my brother and sister, my grandmother, my
uncle, and my girlfriend. I tried so hard to hold my tears, but I couldn’t
since my brother started to cry. Everyone was crying… I hugged each of them to
let them know that they are so special and I will come back to see them again
someday. It was just so hard for me, but I realized that their tears are
prayers for me to excel in the US. I promised to myself that I will not waste
any moment in the US and I will do my best to reach my dream…
After
saying goodbye, we proceed to the aircraft and fly to Jakarta. This was not
usual flight I take to Jakarta, but the special one since I had my parents with
me. It was their first flight, and I proud to be their child.
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In Jakarta
we directly went to Sampoerna Strategic Square to sign the contract. We then
rush to the airport to make sure we would not miss our flight…
Before
going to check in process, I had lunch with my parents in the fast food
restaurant near the gate. The food might be simple, but not with the moment. I
realized that would be my last lunch with my parents for quite a while. During
the lunch my father and mother give their words for me, for me to study hard
and never forget to pray. I could not hold my tears every time I remember that
moment. After having lunch I had to say goodbye to the great father and mother
who raised me so well during these 18,75years. It was hard to have my mother
crying inside my hug… :’(
And that
was how I spent my last 24 hours in Indonesia.
