While I was in Melbourne completing my degree, I returned back for every break to not only be with my family and friends but because I missed the Malaysia culture and food – not a fan of the weather, though.
The saddest moment of my life in Melbourne wasn’t leaving my family but accepting the news my beloved grandmother (on my mother’s side) passing away just after 1-2 days since I landed in Australia. But that’s another story.
Then there was one time I wanted to return for my holiday but unfortunately, the flight I wanted to take was fully booked. A friend told me before approximately 10,000-25,000 Malaysia students further their studies in Melbourne. *shrug*
During that time, I did quite a number of digital illustrations using Photoshop and the Pen tool. This was one of them when I knew my flight left me.
I really missed Malaysia. The thought of seeing my family and friends at the airport. The warmth I’d get when my girlfriend were to hold me tightly and the many more hugs my family would’ve given me.
This was Malaysia. She was a place I called home. She was the place my family and friends resided. She was the one with many cultures and varieties of food which I love, and still do.
Happy Merdeka to the rakyat (people) and her children! :)
Happy Merdeka Day!