Got To Go, Australia

26Aug/1016

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When I first came to Sydney, people asked if I ever got homesick, and my answer to them had always been a resounding "Nope." I guess this is partly due to the fact that I have experienced being away from home for an extended period of time before, and this was no different. Or so I thought.

I am currently undergoing reverse homesick syndrome, as I am now somewhat reluctant about leaving my host country after having gone through so much, despite my brief 1.5 year stay. More importantly, I have made friends with people whom I now regard as bros, so it makes this farewell that much more heartbreaking. I am most inept when it comes to saying goodbye, seeing as how when I left Malaysia to finish my degree, I only said "See you soon" to my parents and grandmother as they saw me off. As implied, this nonchalance is brought about by the fact that I knew I would see them eventually anyway.

If you have read my previous rants on Australia, you would know that I have almost no love for this country, as it are so adamant in keeping someone with my great stature out of their borders. However, at the same time, I have came to enjoy the company of like-minded individuals here, and at that point in time, the thought of parting ways with them was merely an eventuality that I would have to only ponder much later. Fast forward six months into the present, this eventuality soon became an inevitability, as I would have then completed my degree, and having unsuccessfully procured employment, going back to Malaysia became the only option.

Coupled with procrastination and a heavy heart, I kept the news of my plans of returning home to myself until the very last minute, which turned out to be a pretty bad idea, since I received a lot of flak for it. With two weeks left before I leave this country, I spent the remainder of that time with the bros, so I could leave with no regrets whatsoever. As I cough up this post in a bro's room, I think I have managed to alleviated the sadness to some extent, since, even though I did not accomplish as much as I would have wanted to, I had a great time trying anyway, and having really good friends to share that experience with is something that I would always cherish. There is probably much more to be said here, but I am afraid that I might start chocking up, not to mention that my flight is in about 4 hours w

Got to go, Australia.

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Winbox
August 26th, 2010 - 12:01

BROS. NEVER FORGET THEM.

So does this unemployment mean more daily blog shenanigans?
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yaku
August 26th, 2010 - 14:23

…You’re such a tsundere masochist.

Well since 2D loli is illegal in Australia, plus all the animals hell bent to kill you, I guess the most regretful thing is to separate from your bros. No sis fellows, by the way? and I’m not talking about imoutos, you… you… DON’T WINK AT ME! Aaaahh!
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SnooSnoo
August 26th, 2010 - 14:41

Pack your bros in a bag and bring them home.
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Kherubim
August 26th, 2010 - 22:39

Look at the bright side, at least you weren’t deported…
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Chenoan
August 26th, 2010 - 23:34

The nightmares of you lurking around my country is nothing compared to the ones of you leaving.

I mean, now who will disturb the locals with your unabashedly otaku behaviour?
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Sloth
August 26th, 2010 - 23:42

I arrived at your site after a google of “Pime Taradox” leading me to a post about Geass R2 ep 22. It was a fun read.

I had a brief read of this blog and I’m impressed with your writing. I live in Australia and I think it would have been nice to make friends with you and meet you in person. From what I can see, you’re a pretty cool dude.

My blog is actually dead atm (much like the rest other members of your website). When I start it up again and get it to a level worthy of other people’s eyes I’ll let you know and hope you’ll come and check it out.
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EvilDevil
August 27th, 2010 - 09:12

YOUR LOSS, AUSTRALIA!
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Setsuna-san
August 27th, 2010 - 11:47

All journeys have to end somewhere.

Welcome back Commander.
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Pudding
August 28th, 2010 - 02:36

waaaaa… u left our country? D=

dang.. i will miss u >___< next time i go malaysia… i will go see you in convention =3
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ExecutiveOtaku
August 28th, 2010 - 09:25

:( Sucks that you have to leave like that. What did you get your degree in? Was there just not a market for it or is it more of a paperwork/immigration status impediment to you working?

Bah, Australia isn’t worthy of you! You got out while the going was good, before the full crackdown on online freedom of expression comes down. As someone who will be soon entering into the ‘real world’, likely for the federal government, I will do all I can to make friends with someone in Immigration and hook you up, hehe. I just have to find the right bureaucrat that can be ‘persuaded’ with a Ranka figure. That or maybe I could get you disappeared to the US, since that’s more the field that I’m going into.
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Yamibakeru
August 29th, 2010 - 03:12

It’s okay dude. This world is pretty big. You’ll always find like-minded individuals around and abouts.

I’m about to embark on your journey, man, only, it’s not from Malaysia to Australia, it’s from Singapore to London (bah, what’s the diff, man). I hope I’ll get the positive experience you got.

(Any tips? Lol)
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deathmetal rob
August 29th, 2010 - 05:38

good luck with employment man. I don’t want to have to call you ” shut in shin ” after you devolve into total hikikomori from lack of employment. But all kidding aside congrats on finishing your degree. \m/ *horns up*
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Zyl
September 1st, 2010 - 11:22

Will you consider looking for employment in Singapore?
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Kinny Riddle
September 3rd, 2010 - 03:47

Going back already? It only felt like yesterday when you began your studies in Down Under. I haven’t even started thinking through my plans to eventually study in Japan (ideally eventually work there) sometime next year and you’ve finished your studies.

I must be getting old if even these sort of stuff feels like the snap of a finger for me.
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Shin 175.144.162.212
September 4th, 2010 - 05:35

@Winbox – Does this late reply answer you? I could be, but I’m being pressured to look for a job now since I am no longer a student

@yaku – Even the girl otakus tremble before my weeabooness

@SnooSnoo – I would require a chainsaw

@Kherubim – Well… I was *this* close actually. With all that loli on my HDD, it’s a wonder that I wasn’t deported already

@Chenoan – Would you like to take over my role?

@Sloth – Will do!

@EvilDevil – They will never have a weeaboo as great as I ever

@Setsuna-san – Feels good to be back. Kinda

@Pudding – Well, you know how to contact me

@ExecutiveOtaku – It was a business degree. I basically couldn’t find an employer to sponsor me, hence not being able to get that work visa to prolong my stay.

@Yamibakeru – True, I actually know like-minded individuals around, but the problem is actually planning something like this in a country like Malaysia w

@deathmetal rob – Thanks, that’s all I’ve been doing since coming home, really.

@Zyl – Aren’t I on the wanted list or something?

@Kinny Riddle – The time I spent was long enough, it is just that I didn’t make the most of it w
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Zyl 68.68.43.209
September 4th, 2010 - 12:50

Well, they’ve not been able to catch Stripey so far – doubt they’ll be able to nab you either.
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