Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Homesick

I have been in the US for about two months. Sometimes I am so busy. I like that kind of busy feeling and I do not even want to have a rest, because I will miss my family when I stop. I clearly remember one poem which could best show my feeling now. It was written by one famous Chinese poet – Guangzhong Yu.

Homesick

When I was a child, my homesickness was a small stamp.
I’m here and my mother is there.
When grown up, I remained homesick, but it became a ticket.
I’m here and my bride is there.
Now I’m still homesick, but it is a narrow strait.
Separating me from my homeland.

I am far from home like Yu, although his homesick was because he could not go home.
We have the same feeling – homesick.

Sitting by the window, I heard a song from outside. I believe that song was played by a person who has the same feeling with me because of the song.
I got money in my pocket
I got a map in my frint seat
Got a sweet kiss from my mama
Her lipstick''s still on my cheek
Got a good luck from my daddy
And my sister''s favorite dress
Oh I miss them all already
And it ain''t even been ten miles yet
I know this ain''t goodbye forever
I know I can come back anytime
I want to my dreams are calling
I know it''s now or never
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is
When I get homesick
Homesick
I got a one bedroom apartment
A view of 16th avenue
Got my grandpa''s old guitar
And in my head a picture of you
I know this ain''t goodbye forever
I know I can come back anytime
I want to my dreams are calling
I know it''s now or never
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is
When I get homesick
If these dreams work out like I plan
They''re gonna take me far
But no matter how far
I know this ain''t goodbye forever
I know I can come back anytime
I want to my dreams are calling
I know it''s now or never
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is
When I get homesick
Homesick
Homesick
Homesick
Maybe homesick is part of life here for every international student. I should get used to it. I am an optimistic girl and I always think things in a simple way. Someone say that is not good, but I like me. The very moment I was in Chicago Airport, I feel lonely. People around me were different from me, our skin, hair, and eyes. I feel homesick.
But as some one said “We should find the interesting part of our lives by ourselves”, I should try to enjoy my life here. I have many good friends here in MSU. I love the quiet life here. The environment is so nice. Maybe I will be here for about two years. So I will try to explore my new life here and I believe studying abroad is smart choice for me.


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20 comments:

  1. MelodyJune 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Hi dear Mickie
    You write a lot of people's feeling here. I'm glad to see you enjoy the life in MSU.And I am happy to make good friend with you. I think we can spend happy time together in studying and making progress together.
    It is a good topic. Well done.
    Thank you,my good sister.

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  2. MohammedJune 30, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    such a pretty topic from a pretty GIRL
    i feel sorry that you're far a way from your lovely family and homeland.

    I guess you're right, homesick became a part of life for many people, even if you're in your country, but in different city.
    it's not the same with here, but it could happend.
    by the way, i like the poem

    i wish you the best.

    thanks again

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  3. AhmedJune 30, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    You are poor girl .
    poetry and song are nice.

    We are your family now. Do you know, how brothers and sisters do you have?
    You have alot>>> Ahmed, Melody, Jacob, Mohammed, Elsharif, Kim, Star, Jin, Chad, Daniel, Juhee, Daiki, Takeshi, Noha, Joanna, Hussain, Yaseen, Mohsen, Abdullah, Mubarak, Nobi, and Ruelane.

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  4. MohsenJune 30, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    amm .. great topic! .. If we don't conceder that it's not on the order!!

    I mean the order is to write 10 sentences and number them .. anyway ..

    it's a really great topic included a great poem !! ..

    I felt the homesick once .. when I was in Canada taking an English course for 2 months .. I felt the homesick so badly !! .. but in here.,.
    I think the moment to feel the homesick doesn't come yet !! .. I mean that one month isn't enough :D .

    thanx so much Mickie ,, hope u a good life ..

    Bye.

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  5. ChadJune 30, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Great Topic.
    Yes,I am homesick now. It is easy to be homesick because we are not in our hometowns. The lyric of this song is good because it showed the emotion of people who are homesick. However, we need to put our emotion down bevause we have to study.
    Thanks for your topic.

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  6. Jacob HeoJune 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Hi Mickie.

    This is good topic to our international students. I heard many people felt homesick while they have been living another country. However, strangely I have nerve felt homesick, because my parents always pray to me and I felt their warm heart.

    Thank you

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  7. JoannaJune 30, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Hi,Mickie~

    This is a good topic and it's really a great poem! After I read your topic, I'm homesick, too. I know your feeling, as it's really hard for us to study in a strange country and leave home for a long time. Everyting looks more difficult to complish and we should be more independence.

    All in all, it's a good job! Thank you so much^^

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  8. HussainJune 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Mickie,
    "such a pretty topic from a pretty GIRL"(Mohammed,2009)

    I feel what you are saying because I have been here for almost one year.
    I feel I want to see my family.
    Another thing that I want to tell you. If you feel homesich and want to go to your family, just go0o0o0o please go "I'll buy you the ticket" :D

    enjoy your trip :D :D
    Thanks for your Topic Mickie.

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  9. Daniel KimJune 30, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Hi~! Mickie!!!

    Completely, I feel homesick!!! I miss kinds of Korean food the most, such as Kimbab, Sasimi Korea style, and etc...because I ate American food everyday!!!!!

    and also I am missing my family especially my grandmother.

    You seem to make me depression. ㅜ_ㅜ

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  10. yaseen A HamaaminJune 30, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Micki
    That is our filling too, we miss every thing of our home country. Do you know when you will be out of your country you miss every body evry street evry foot of land .....
    I hope you fell better
    Good Luck

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  11. alnu8aJune 30, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    oh mickie .... I'm sorry about you

    actually I'm sorry about us :(
    I really feel lonely even my sister is here with me I feel it.
    but , you are right we should always think of positive things
    you know I think I'm thankful to have friend like you and bin bin , melody and johee and jin
    you can reduce my homesick feeling in the class
    with your jock and some time (sleepy ) < mickie is laughing now :)

    you said ,"I like me" . ok and also I like you :)

    you know mickie I think I need to huge you !

    I really want too , you have just show my feeling while I'm trying to hide it.
    let us promise to do not let homesick get inside us , and we'll injoy each moment here together :)<~ she is starting to talk like cartoon movie :)

    Thanks for your Friendship

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  12. TakeshiJune 30, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Hello, Mickie!

    I agree with you 100 percent. I left my little son in Japan. So, when I saw some animals in the campus, all the time I want to see this together with him.

    I hope you be happy in MSU life.

    Thank you!

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  13. afattaJune 30, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Mickie,

    You are right all of as are from deffrint countries and for sure feel homesike.
    In fact homesike get more less after three month. I felt that because next month I will finsh one year in the U.S. so, try to injoy in this life and you will remembr that in the future.

    Thank You for this topica

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  14. DaikiJune 30, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    HI,Mickie.

    I also felt the same thought at your age.
    Maybe, everyone might feel it as much as you.
    You work hard without depressing toward your dream.
    If you do so,you would be better to be able to become stronger surely.
    When you finish study here, and returns to your country, I think that you are a very strong, wonderful woman more than before.
    Do not worry & Do your best!

    Good poem & topic.
    Thank you.

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  15. RiverJune 30, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Oh! I absolutely agree with you. Maybe every international student suffer from homesick. It is difficult to live apart from home, because we just live a very different culture. I also have been exeprience homesick. Never I have been forgotten my home since I came here. I really want to go back my home. I miss everything.

    Thank you!

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  16. ElsharifJune 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Mickie,
    Topic of a sad.
    I'm sorry Mickie for your feeling,and I don't have advice for you,but you should try to enjoy with these days.
    good luck.

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  17. KimJuly 1, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I want to come back my country. I will leave here about one month later.
    Thank you

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  18. nobiJuly 2, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I have been in the US for about two months. Sometimes I am so busy. I like that kind of busy feeling and I do not even want to have a rest, because I will miss my family when I stop. I clearly remember one poem which could best show my feeling now. It was written by one famous Chinese poet – Guangzhong Yu.

    Maybe homesick is part of life here for every international student. I should get used to it. I am an optimistic girl and I always think things in a simple way. Someone sayS that is not good, but I like me. The very moment I was in Chicago Airport, I FELT lonely. People around me were different from me, our skin, hair, and eyes. I feel homesick.
    But as SOMEONE said “We should find the interesting part of our lives by ourselves”, I should try to enjoy my life here. I have many good friends here in MSU. I love the quiet life here. The environment is so nice. Maybe I will be here for about two years. So I will try to explore my new life here and I believe studying abroad WAS smart choice for me.

    FIRST OF ALL, THERE WERE ONLY FEW MISTAKES. GREAT JOB. I KNOW MANY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GET HOMESICK (BUT I DON'T). BUT SAYING GOOD BYE TO SOMEONE YOU KNOW MEANS SAYING HELLO TO SOMEONE NEW. I AM SURE YOU WILL FEEL SO SAD WHEN YOU LEAVE HERE FOR YOUR COUNTRY. THANKS FOR THE INTERNET. YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE YOUR FAMILY!

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  19. JinJuly 4, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Mickie!

    I did feel homesick,too. but It's will make you more stronger women.
    Also you're very lovely and strong women.
    I hope that you're going to find goal in MSU life.

    Thank you for your great topic.

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  20. StarJuly 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I miss my family too! This is my first time leave my parents to another country, everything is strange, we are the same, so sometimes we can hang out together, right?

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