Finally,
the day has come. The best and the worst thing will be happening at the
same time. As we set our first few steps in Taiwan, I can feel a
different kind of aura. I don’t know, but it’s a bit weird. I felt
happy. Somehow, because finally I am now here in the country where my
other favorite artist are. And most of all, FOODS! How yummy! I can now
taste the delicious ice cream cake that can satisfy my cravings since
yesterday.
I remember the last time that I went to this country. I was almost 7 years old then. My father used to buy me lot’s of cakes especially my favorite milk tea when he was still working here. But now, here I am! That’s an achievement I guess.
Then Ana nudge me with her bag.
“Hey, will you please watch your bag.” I said
“Oh, sorry for that.”
“Alright.” Then I smiled at her again.
All my childhood memories suddenly rushed in, as I started walking to this beautiful country. Even though, it’s a bit small, still, it is a very powerful one. I can smell the same scent when I last went here. Ah! Still the same. I suppose.
After that serene moment, I heard a loud yell in front of me.
“Finally!” Ana shouted.
“Oh my! Ana! Can you please control yourself…. You know the word ETHICS?” I eyed her.
“Sorry, I just can’t help myself. It’s been a dream coming here.. and be able to see…”
“See what?” I finished for her.
“Him!” Then she pointed at the large billboard that Leehom was endorsing.
So, that’s it. As we walked our way out of the airport, it was different than I thought. It was more of a busy street after all, and of course. The place and everything was indeed great!
If only I can be one of the exchange students here, surely I will grab it.
I never had the chance to explore this country when I was young. But now, I think. Little by little I can accomplish that. Right! I now formulated my initial plan and be able to stay here, but if that fails, I guess, I have no choice but to continue my studies in L.A. and how lonely that would be.
But first and foremost, now that we are here, I will make it the best trip ever, and of course with a bit exemption, like the one that I’m going to attend……………..LATER??
LATER!! I stop and think again… later?? Oh my! I think I’m not yet ready to face him. I wonder what will I do in the event, maybe I’m not going to be able to do right and perhaps…. I’ll be ruined.
No! I blinked again. I hope everything will turn out tonight.
So Ana and I just walked into the streets for our sight-seeing like going to the shop, and just browse for some interesting things. But one place that I was attracted the most was the store full of Hello Kitty merchandise.
“Ana, I’m just going there..” I told her.
I can’t let out my excitement for just going into that hello kitty store. It feels like I’m returning in my childhood days. But, who cares anyway? I love hello kitty. I’m a hello kitty fan! Back then, I always want to collect many hello kitty stuff toys as I can, but my mom wouldn’t let me. Just for the reason that it was furry. The always restricted me in having stuff toys because of my asthmatic problem. Good thing now, my asthma attacks left me, but when I’m so tired and exhausted, suddenly it will reappear, and I’m hoping that not this time.
The thing that got me before entering the shop was there are some people outside the shop and it seems that they were hiding for someone. And on my left side, there are two girls who keep on giggling while they stare inside the shop. “How weird these people are?” I thought. But the most weird people that I saw from the shop was, there are two people who keeps on taking pictures on someone inside the shop. And I don’t understand that after the click their cameras, they will suddenly hide outside the shop.
That situation didn’t stop me. So, I entered as quickly as I can and carefully look around at the people who are giggling outside the shop. When I stepped in, I thought that the shop was just okay, a normal one. A smile escaped in my face, as I see full of hello kitty stuffed toys that I always wanted to hug.
The background music of the store added up to my enjoyment, the Sanrio Song! Slowly, without realizing, I’m singing the song. How shameful was that! But no! I’m always a child at heart and nothing’s going to change that.
I keep on singing very softly to myself, while I continue to browse and examine the new edition of the hello kitty component set. How I wish I can buy that. It’s cute and PINK. Ha! Pink, my favorite color in the world, that’s one of the factors why I love the Sanrio family.
As I move to other shelves where they were many alarm clock and notebooks, I was surprised when I saw a light flashed across my face.
“Crap!” I said loudly. I think my voice echoed in the shop because they suddenly looked at me.
Then I felt like sinking at the very moment because of what happened. I managed to say “Sorry.” And I put on my fake smile, just to ease out the atmosphere. It’s was very humiliating.
Another light hit my face again. Oh! I’m getting annoyed by that light, I can’t figure out, whom they were taking their photos at.
And so, at the moment, I carefully examined the whole shop. Top view, bottom and it’s side. There was nothing wrong with that. Except that it was full of hello kitty goodies. I made a silent checklist when I’m done observing the shop.. and the next stop was…. The people.
The people inside the store was fine. Nothing weird and nothing suspicious. I guess, they were just also like me who was enjoying the hello kitties. I finally dismissed the idea about that.
And it came to me that I think they were just taking photos because of the hello kitty goodies.
I let myself continue in roaming in the shop, while walking, I notice the beautiful alarm clock that was so huge. I might as well buy that. So I grab it and hold it in my arms and continue again in my escapades.
When I walked to the other shelves, suddenly a man bumped hard against me. I dropped the huge alarm clock on the floor… and POOF! It was broken.
I don’t know what to do, but it was painful. When he bumped me, it was like he was a football player. I let out a soft yell “Ouch!”
“Arrgh!” I said, then the man who bumped me suddenly turned around me and help me to stand up. And he said something that I can’t barely hear. All I know was that I think he was saying sorry for it.
And because I’m not sure on what he was saying. I just simply nod at me and because I was hurt, I just managed to say “okay” to him. He helped me picked up my broken alarm clock and he was about to say something.
“I’m so sorry for that damage, please if you’ll let me, I’ll pay for this.” He mumbled.
“What?” I can’t hear him because he was speaking softly.
“I’m sorry, please let me pay for the damage.” He repeated.
I’m happy that he offered to pay for it. But then, I don’t want to accept it.
“No sir, it’s alright. I think I can handle this.” I replied. The I flash up my fake smile again in front of him.
“No it’s my fault; I should be the one pay for it.”He assured me, then nodded at the two man who was at the counter.
At first glance, the soft spoken guy was a bit weird. He was wearing a casual outfit and a surgical mask on his face. I don’t know why he wore that, but it gives me the thinking that he might have an airborne disease. When he was about to get the broken alarm clock in my arms, suddenly his phone rang.
“Mmm, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” Then he hung up. I think he was in a hurry because he kept on glancing on his wristwatch and looked at me again.
“Sorry again miss… I promised to have it covered.” Then he hold the alarm clock.
“if that’s what you wanted.. fine.” I smiled at him, and together, we went in the counter and he paid for my broken alarm clock when he suddenly asked me.
“Do you still want to buy this? I mean the alarm clock?” he asked.
“I think so..” an automatic response came out of me.
He made out a small laugh, he must somehow noticed that my eyes never left the shelves of hello kitty alarm clock. How humiliating that must be! I thought. I looked at him.
“oh sorry!” I smiled at him.
“So you like hello kitty too?” he beamed at me.
“No… let me rephrase your statement…. I love hello kitties!” I laugh.
He seemed to laugh at me, but because he was wearing he was wearing a mask, I haven’t notice it clearly.
“So.. what about you?” I asked him.
“Hmm… my friends like this… but I only like the color… pink!” he answered
“Wow I’m glad we have the same color perspective.” I added.
Then the cashier gave him the hello kitty alarm and eventually gave it to me afterwards.
“Here.” He turned to me.
“Oh! Thank you…” I said politely.
He gave me a reassuring nod. I guess, that was his response for me. and he looked again at the two man beside him.
When he was about to leave, I suddenly feel the pocket of my pants and remembered that I have a pink flashlight that my mom gave me.
I ran after him and called him. “Hey sir!”
He turned around and looked at me. “Mmm?”
“You know, I’m not used to this but, thanks for your kindness.” Then I gave him the pink flashlight.
“Pink.” He said surprisingly. Based from the expression of his face, I saw a glimpse of his smile.
He holds the mini flashlight and looked at me, “Not bad?” and he nodded again.
I waved my hand to him, I guess goodbye.
The moment the mysterious man went outside the shop, the people went crazy. They take pictures of him, while the two man beside him, in which I saw this earlier in the shop, they seems to be making a way for the mysterious man to go up inside his car.
I sighed. Thinking about what happened earlier. I think it was a disaster, good thing I have my hello kitty alarm clock of course, courtesy of that mysterious guy.
Suddenly, a girl in front of me said something, “Miss, you’re so lucky! You bumped into our superstar.”
I remember the last time that I went to this country. I was almost 7 years old then. My father used to buy me lot’s of cakes especially my favorite milk tea when he was still working here. But now, here I am! That’s an achievement I guess.
Then Ana nudge me with her bag.
“Hey, will you please watch your bag.” I said
“Oh, sorry for that.”
“Alright.” Then I smiled at her again.
All my childhood memories suddenly rushed in, as I started walking to this beautiful country. Even though, it’s a bit small, still, it is a very powerful one. I can smell the same scent when I last went here. Ah! Still the same. I suppose.
After that serene moment, I heard a loud yell in front of me.
“Finally!” Ana shouted.
“Oh my! Ana! Can you please control yourself…. You know the word ETHICS?” I eyed her.
“Sorry, I just can’t help myself. It’s been a dream coming here.. and be able to see…”
“See what?” I finished for her.
“Him!” Then she pointed at the large billboard that Leehom was endorsing.
So, that’s it. As we walked our way out of the airport, it was different than I thought. It was more of a busy street after all, and of course. The place and everything was indeed great!
If only I can be one of the exchange students here, surely I will grab it.
I never had the chance to explore this country when I was young. But now, I think. Little by little I can accomplish that. Right! I now formulated my initial plan and be able to stay here, but if that fails, I guess, I have no choice but to continue my studies in L.A. and how lonely that would be.
But first and foremost, now that we are here, I will make it the best trip ever, and of course with a bit exemption, like the one that I’m going to attend……………..LATER??
LATER!! I stop and think again… later?? Oh my! I think I’m not yet ready to face him. I wonder what will I do in the event, maybe I’m not going to be able to do right and perhaps…. I’ll be ruined.
No! I blinked again. I hope everything will turn out tonight.
So Ana and I just walked into the streets for our sight-seeing like going to the shop, and just browse for some interesting things. But one place that I was attracted the most was the store full of Hello Kitty merchandise.
“Ana, I’m just going there..” I told her.
I can’t let out my excitement for just going into that hello kitty store. It feels like I’m returning in my childhood days. But, who cares anyway? I love hello kitty. I’m a hello kitty fan! Back then, I always want to collect many hello kitty stuff toys as I can, but my mom wouldn’t let me. Just for the reason that it was furry. The always restricted me in having stuff toys because of my asthmatic problem. Good thing now, my asthma attacks left me, but when I’m so tired and exhausted, suddenly it will reappear, and I’m hoping that not this time.
The thing that got me before entering the shop was there are some people outside the shop and it seems that they were hiding for someone. And on my left side, there are two girls who keep on giggling while they stare inside the shop. “How weird these people are?” I thought. But the most weird people that I saw from the shop was, there are two people who keeps on taking pictures on someone inside the shop. And I don’t understand that after the click their cameras, they will suddenly hide outside the shop.
That situation didn’t stop me. So, I entered as quickly as I can and carefully look around at the people who are giggling outside the shop. When I stepped in, I thought that the shop was just okay, a normal one. A smile escaped in my face, as I see full of hello kitty stuffed toys that I always wanted to hug.
The background music of the store added up to my enjoyment, the Sanrio Song! Slowly, without realizing, I’m singing the song. How shameful was that! But no! I’m always a child at heart and nothing’s going to change that.
I keep on singing very softly to myself, while I continue to browse and examine the new edition of the hello kitty component set. How I wish I can buy that. It’s cute and PINK. Ha! Pink, my favorite color in the world, that’s one of the factors why I love the Sanrio family.
As I move to other shelves where they were many alarm clock and notebooks, I was surprised when I saw a light flashed across my face.
“Crap!” I said loudly. I think my voice echoed in the shop because they suddenly looked at me.
Then I felt like sinking at the very moment because of what happened. I managed to say “Sorry.” And I put on my fake smile, just to ease out the atmosphere. It’s was very humiliating.
Another light hit my face again. Oh! I’m getting annoyed by that light, I can’t figure out, whom they were taking their photos at.
And so, at the moment, I carefully examined the whole shop. Top view, bottom and it’s side. There was nothing wrong with that. Except that it was full of hello kitty goodies. I made a silent checklist when I’m done observing the shop.. and the next stop was…. The people.
The people inside the store was fine. Nothing weird and nothing suspicious. I guess, they were just also like me who was enjoying the hello kitties. I finally dismissed the idea about that.
And it came to me that I think they were just taking photos because of the hello kitty goodies.
I let myself continue in roaming in the shop, while walking, I notice the beautiful alarm clock that was so huge. I might as well buy that. So I grab it and hold it in my arms and continue again in my escapades.
When I walked to the other shelves, suddenly a man bumped hard against me. I dropped the huge alarm clock on the floor… and POOF! It was broken.
I don’t know what to do, but it was painful. When he bumped me, it was like he was a football player. I let out a soft yell “Ouch!”
“Arrgh!” I said, then the man who bumped me suddenly turned around me and help me to stand up. And he said something that I can’t barely hear. All I know was that I think he was saying sorry for it.
And because I’m not sure on what he was saying. I just simply nod at me and because I was hurt, I just managed to say “okay” to him. He helped me picked up my broken alarm clock and he was about to say something.
“I’m so sorry for that damage, please if you’ll let me, I’ll pay for this.” He mumbled.
“What?” I can’t hear him because he was speaking softly.
“I’m sorry, please let me pay for the damage.” He repeated.
I’m happy that he offered to pay for it. But then, I don’t want to accept it.
“No sir, it’s alright. I think I can handle this.” I replied. The I flash up my fake smile again in front of him.
“No it’s my fault; I should be the one pay for it.”He assured me, then nodded at the two man who was at the counter.
At first glance, the soft spoken guy was a bit weird. He was wearing a casual outfit and a surgical mask on his face. I don’t know why he wore that, but it gives me the thinking that he might have an airborne disease. When he was about to get the broken alarm clock in my arms, suddenly his phone rang.
“Mmm, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” Then he hung up. I think he was in a hurry because he kept on glancing on his wristwatch and looked at me again.
“Sorry again miss… I promised to have it covered.” Then he hold the alarm clock.
“if that’s what you wanted.. fine.” I smiled at him, and together, we went in the counter and he paid for my broken alarm clock when he suddenly asked me.
“Do you still want to buy this? I mean the alarm clock?” he asked.
“I think so..” an automatic response came out of me.
He made out a small laugh, he must somehow noticed that my eyes never left the shelves of hello kitty alarm clock. How humiliating that must be! I thought. I looked at him.
“oh sorry!” I smiled at him.
“So you like hello kitty too?” he beamed at me.
“No… let me rephrase your statement…. I love hello kitties!” I laugh.
He seemed to laugh at me, but because he was wearing he was wearing a mask, I haven’t notice it clearly.
“So.. what about you?” I asked him.
“Hmm… my friends like this… but I only like the color… pink!” he answered
“Wow I’m glad we have the same color perspective.” I added.
Then the cashier gave him the hello kitty alarm and eventually gave it to me afterwards.
“Here.” He turned to me.
“Oh! Thank you…” I said politely.
He gave me a reassuring nod. I guess, that was his response for me. and he looked again at the two man beside him.
When he was about to leave, I suddenly feel the pocket of my pants and remembered that I have a pink flashlight that my mom gave me.
I ran after him and called him. “Hey sir!”
He turned around and looked at me. “Mmm?”
“You know, I’m not used to this but, thanks for your kindness.” Then I gave him the pink flashlight.
“Pink.” He said surprisingly. Based from the expression of his face, I saw a glimpse of his smile.
He holds the mini flashlight and looked at me, “Not bad?” and he nodded again.
I waved my hand to him, I guess goodbye.
The moment the mysterious man went outside the shop, the people went crazy. They take pictures of him, while the two man beside him, in which I saw this earlier in the shop, they seems to be making a way for the mysterious man to go up inside his car.
I sighed. Thinking about what happened earlier. I think it was a disaster, good thing I have my hello kitty alarm clock of course, courtesy of that mysterious guy.
Suddenly, a girl in front of me said something, “Miss, you’re so lucky! You bumped into our superstar.”
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