My cousins from my mum's side are going/ either gone to overseas to stay for a few months. They went because of work or for studies. What is happening? Why are they so lucky? I can only envy them that they got a chance to go overseas, and to stay there for few months.

First,my cousin who is older than me by 2years is at Maccu and Hong Kong for missionary work. He is there for 2 years, and will be coming back to Singapore soon. My cousin who is younger than me by 4 years is in Taiwan as he is posted there by the army, and he will be there for a year. Then my cousin who is younger than me by 7 years is studying in US , and she will be there for around 6years. Followed by my cousin who is younger than me by a year is at Holland because he is an exchange student for NUS. He would be there for around 6months to a year. Lastly, my cousin younger than me by two years will be flying off to Croatia this week for internship for 2 months. The ones left, who may not have a chance to experience the life staying in other countries for few months, are my sister and me.

I'm not sure how my sister feels about this. As for me, I'm really envy them to be able to have this kind of experience that I dream of since I was in secondary school. I guess I would never have the chance of going overseas to study because firstly I don't have that kind of money. Secondly, my parents would allow especially my dad. My dad is very protective, even though I'm 24 this year. Haiz....sometimes I do think when will I will be able to break through to get the freedom that I always wanted. I can only say this, unless miracle happens then I will be able to go over to UB to complete my final year.