The Beginning of an Unimaginable Dream

Never in my whole life have I ever imagine myself being here, in Sarawak. I believe this is not mere luck or any coincidence, this is purely from God. He has set this beautiful path for me to where my future life will be. Being here for exactly one week, I'm starting to love this place more and more.

I still remember the day I found out I was offered to an Agricultural Engineering course in UPM (Universiti Putra Malaysia). I was so excited, leaping and jumping up and down, shouting loudly with a heart filled with joy. But little did I know what was I was going to face. After reading everything in the manual book, from being overly filled with joy, my heart sank, my mind was in great confusion and mixed feelings crept into my whole system. Why? Before this I had in mind that i was going to UPM in Serdang, Selangor but actually I was offered to UPMKB in Bintulu, Sarawak! The word "Sarawak" gave me a major shock. It's in the East of Malaysia. Wow! 

Thinking, thinking, thinking and asking, asking, asking and finally I've made up my mind. I'm going for it! It's going to be something new for me. New place, new people and a new life. When one door closes another door opens. After being disappointed for several times, this is something even better than what I've ever expected before. God would not offer me something i cannot handle. He has prepared this path for me and He will lead me throughout my life. Prayer is the best thing to do. Not crying and running all over the place with a confused mind. Throughout this whole journey of handling my preparation to UPMKB, I can see how God works in my life. I feel His presence and the power of the Holy Spirit. My God is an amazing God!

Last Wednesday, boarding the flight at 6.45am from LCCT, KL to Bintulu, Sarawak made me realise that things just got real! I'm going to Bintulu! Ohmygoodness! Is this really happening? 

Seeing the plane taking off is just magnificent. It has been a long time I've gotten onto a plane. With my daddy beside me, I know everything will be alright. He has always been my role model ever since i was young. He's one special and amazing dad and he's my dad! He is understanding, patient, loving, caring, handsome, intelligent, helpful, funny, smart, tall and the list goes on forever! He has always been there for me, supporting, listening and giving me wise advices to overcome my problems. My mother, a beautiful woman who is capable of just anything. She is dedicated and she loves me unconditionally. I love her so much despite of her scolding and nagging me all the time for all she has done is to build and nurture me to who I am now. I thank my heavenly father for giving me awesome parents.

Upon reaching Bintulu, we got into the cab and straight to UPMKB (Universiti Putra Malaysia Kampus Bintulu). Going from places to places to settle the registration in the university itself is so tiring. This is really a huge place. And I must say, this place is beautiful. Filled with trees and nature everywhere. Such a peaceful sight, such a beautiful place to be.

The people here are friendly and nice, making me feel at home. I've been really busy ever since the first day being here. But still I feel happy. Going through orientations lead by the seniors are hectic and tiring as we are not given enough of rest. Now finally the orientation is over, I have a little time more for myself. But still really busy rushing assignments, studying for tests, getting involved with co-curriculum activities and handling my life here. I've never been so busy in my life, ever! God sent many amazing people into my life here, who are helpful and caring, friends from all over Malaysia who are all amazing in their own way. I'm really excited to see and go through my journey here in Sarawak. 

I thank God for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be here. I am truly blessed with a great family, loving parents and a sister who I look up to. Thinking about them made me miss them so much. They love me and they always got my back. I'm only in the beginning, my journey here in Sarawak has just started. 

I'm excited to embark on this journey despite not knowing of what to expect-trials and tribulations and such but at the end of the day, I have faith in God.