Pare -part1-

I went to Pare for a full month English course program. I got so much good and bad stories from Pare.
First time I arrived at my lodging, I just felt like, oh gosh, “could I live at such this place?” My deep soul said that I had to pass this. I came to Pare to learn English. No matter how bad the situation, I promised myself to survive. I passed the first day at my room with the battle in my heart. Living in a very old-dirty-house was not as easy as I think. The bathroom especially, I couldn’t stand any longer I think. I looked for other lodging but I couldn’t find any. Willy nilly, I had to survive living at that new place. Day by day, I became accustomed to live there. Before coming to Pare, I had a dust allergic. I forced myself under dusty environment. Voila, now I’m a dust-resistant person. Then I learn that many diseases come from our self. It’s caused by our negative mind. If you say that you’ll get sick if you do something, then you will absolutely get sick because of it. If I think I am strong, I will be. I do believe wise word that says “You are what you think”.

Another helluva thing I faced is my teacher course. Be honest, he’s so boring. My friends and I shocked because the lessons were too easy. We are not elementary students, sir! Again, I had to survive. I learnt to be patient, I learnt to manage my mood well. I tried to enter class regularly, but sometimes I was too boring, so I chose to absent. At weekend, I travelled to other cities in East Java, e.g. Surabaya, Lamongan, Tuban, Madiun, Batu, and Malang. I got big bunch of stories on my journey.
So what impress me the most about Pare? The answer is the people. I met new friends, new family, and new persons with different unique characteristics. I thank God for giving me a chance to live with Damay, Ika, Juni, Nopea, Nyak, and Zahara, also with the boys, Erwan, Mas Irul, Ryan and Satria. Moreover, I like the yummy cheap foods at Pare. Nasi pecel costs Rp3000, meat ball costs Rp4000, and soto costs Rp3000. Because of its price, I ate a lot and gained kilos for a month. The low living cost, peaceful environment and my beloved friends help me to keep my mood up.

When I’m home and write this note, I realize that I’ve changed a bit. I’ve learn many things from people at Pare which makes me more mature and more patient. I hope I won’t be a spoiled annoying girl like I was.
Thank you, Pare