Well I just came back from UK last week on a 12 days holiday. Not many people know, but England was the first country that I ever fell in love with. I know everyone probably think that I'm only crazy over Japan, but truth is, before I knew anime, before I knew Johnny's Jr, I grew up envying and fascinated by classic stories set in old English towns - with fairies, enchanting woods, medieval history and the treacherous monarchy being some of my favourite settings.
Back then, I would get emotional every time I see or think of English castles - so majestic, so beautiful and so mysterious, stories and images of them always seemed to give me nostalgia and deep longing. Because of my princessy attitude and my fondness of English castles, my father once said that I must be a princess in my past life. I secretly believed it too, though I am an Asian!
But then again, I am not a pure Chinese. My grandfather is a half, but we had no idea of his origins. Not until 2 years ago that is, shortly after my grandmother passed away. We thought he was French, or even a Northern Indian. But my first aunt revealed that my great-grandfather was actually a British soldier. Pretty common back in old Malaya right. Sad story is, he raped a Chinese maid, who borne my grandfather, and then gave him away for adoption by a Hakka family.
So lo and behold, that explains why England has always been dear to me! I do have some English blood in me after all! Pretty interesting revelation I must say. =D
So after all these years, I've finally stepped into England, got a taste of how it feels like to be a Londoner, saw the castles and the villages, had afternoon tea with scones... Well, all I can say is, home is still the best after all. ♥
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