After my mom left, I instantly felt homesick. I miss my family, friends, my home, swimming pool, my tropical fruits even the hot scorching humid weather.Honestly, I kind of felt lost for a moment. I didn't know why did I chose to further my studies abroad or why did I ended up studying the course I'm currently taking.
Worst, I couldn't feel connected to nature and to myself. I couldn't stay grounded. I'm not sure if it's due to the sudden change of weather since it's winter here ( Australia ) or it could be stepping out of my comfort zone. I felt like I was kind of losing my awareness & consciousness. I know this isn't who I am. I needed to find myself again. I've been lost countless of times and do not wish to walk down the blurry road. I was feeling very unaware and my mind was like clouded until something unexpected happened yesterday.
I was waiting for the bus at a bus stop with 2 Chinese girls. When the bus arrive, the 2 Chinese girls boarded the bus first. It's a rule here in Australia whereby the passenger must own a Myki Card to touch on & off on buses , trains & trams. (It's like a touch & go card where you're able to top up the money into the card instead of using the old-fashion way - cash).
One of the Chinese girl didn't touch on because she said her Myki does not have money in it . She then went to the back of the bus and took a seat with her friend. The bus driver told her that topping up / reloading Myki is available on the bus. He waited for her to come forward to top up her card & touch on so that the driver could start driving. The lady seems like she understands because she was nodding her heard, saying okay but she took no actions. The bus driver couldn't wait for her and started driving. He told the lady that it's not nice of her to think that the bus is a free ride when clearly it's not. The bus driver had no choice but told her that he has to let her off at the next stop.
Surprisingly, she was still laughing and giggling with her friend in mandarin. For an instance, I knew that she didn't understand the bus driver at all. I then translated whatever the bus driver had to say in mandarin so that she knows what's happening. The lady was shocked and I told her to quickly let the bus driver know that she wants to top up her Myki but the bus has not come to a stop for her to do so. Luckily, the bus driver was so kind enough to forgive her behavior and let her topped up the card . Perhaps after I've translated in Mandarin, he knows that the girl didn't understand him after all.
After when they got off the bus, an old lady came aboard and sat indirectly next to me . I felt a little uneasy when she kept on looking at my direction. After a few minutes of the journey , she wanted to press the bell above her so the driver would know when to stop but she couldn't reach it and it was too dangerous for her to stand up to do so. I saw that she's struggling and tempted to reach for the bell right in front of me . I immediately pressed the bell for her . To my mistake, I pressed the bell too early. She told me it was the next stop . I apologized to the bus driver and told him it's the next stop. When the lady got off the bus , she smiled & thanked me. ( Gosh, I felt bad. I can't believe I was paranoid at the first place when she was looking at my direction when she came aboard . I found out that she's actually looking at the bell and thinking if she could reach it. )
I changed my sit to the front near the driver when the bus came to a stop at the traffic light. The bus driver said something unexpected to me. He said that I was so sweet ; I offered my help to those who are in need even though they didn't ask for any. I laughed and thanked him . I was indeed quite surprise. I thought it was a common practice to help those who are in need regardless of anything.
When it was my turn to get off the bus, the sir asked me to take good care of myself. I thanked him for the ride and his lovely comments and hoped that he'll have a good day. I actually felt so melted that they're so many beautiful people out there in our world.
I came to a realization that even though is just a small help or little kindness, others do actually appreciate and feel grateful for your help. This little thing makes me so happy. People notice the good deed you've done.
It's one of my most heart-melting experience I've came across so far in my past few weeks in Australia. I will continue to help those around me and I hope you'll do the same.
Please do spread more kindness, love, positivity, compassion and many more beautiful things. Our world is in need of love. Always remember to be aware of your surroundings. That's how you'll know when someone will need a hand <3
It's getting pretty late here and I better sign off soon.
I hope you have a lovely " Every day " and remember to keep the positive vibes around you.
Love,
Nikita
