Thoughts beyond my life & my travel - Bel

I finally booked the most expensive flight ticket ever and started to plan for this Canadian trip. I couldn't believe that I have to pay over $10,000 for the tickets which are 2 times more expensive than flying to London. And now I'm having a thought to go to Banff that will make my journey even more expensive... but I'm sure it will be one of the most memorable one, for sure. I have longed for whale watching and I want it happen when I stay in Vancouver. And I'm sure the scenary lake near Banff will impress me and make me cry over it. Maybe I should think that it's my "graduation" trip and it's the reward for my hard work though I won't graduate till the summer. I probably spent too much time to research here and there and I should focus on my study. The midterm is just coming soon!

It's not I who is pregnant. Just heard from a friend of mine who told me that she's just pregnant but has no intention to marry. It's quite a shock to me though I always think of myself being open-minded. Only that I think raising a child alone is very challenging especially you're not wealthy. But I could see that she's brave. You can see the look of love in her eyes when she's holding a baby. She should be a good mother despite her trendy look. I once had a dream in which I was pregnant. I was so scary and didn't quite know what to do. It's scary in a way that it made me feel I was lost and I was all alone bearing such great responsibility. But I'm not the one... but I bless her the best for her pregnancy.

Sometimes things are changing so fast that you didn't realise things around you are different. I was so glad when a gallery was open just opposite the street. I'm not a art gallery people. But Sheung Wan is an old district with old shops with rich Chinese culture like dried seafood, Chinese herbs, Chinese wear and specialty food. All in a sudden, a art gallery was so close to where I live and I can have a glimpse with those pictures through the big window. My apartment is too small for any art and now I can enjoy some just opposite the street. I admire the artists despite I don't quite know how to appreciate it. But they widen our imagination and bring our thoughts to another world, place or context. I walked around the upper neighbourhood where is so close to my place. I was surprised that more smaller galleries were there. I guess it's less expensive than Central but close and unique enough for smaller owners to have their creative stores opened there. I'm excited...

People see things differently. I saw firework differently from the day before. It's a cold day but I went out the very last minute to catch up the fireworks. It's good that the bridges were not too crowded and I found a good spot with people standing around. When the fireworks started, I realised its merits - it gave people life and hopes. It cheered my mood and brightened my day. It's like telling us we shouldn't give up anything for what we're struggling about. Look! There is light, bright light and little stars sparkling shining in the sky. That are our hopes and our aspiration. I was glad that I didn't miss out the fireworks live. After all, that's the good thing to live close to the city... to be immensed and feel the magic of festivals...