It's Better To Stay At Home

I guess one can never avoid being scared of new situations although they may have lived long. I am now in that position where the decisions that I have to make overwhelm me so much so that I feel so paralyzed with fear. I thought after finally sending the tuition fee deposit to the University and finalizing my admission would get rid of a huge burden but I was wrong. I am now faced with the rather grim situation of finding housing. Being on a roll, I decided that I would start applying for housing immediately today. However, as soon as I saw the rates for on-campus housing, I honestly felt a small sharp pain in my chest. It was horrendously expensive and it included meals at the cafeteria which was unavoidable. Being Malaysian, I cannot imagine facing the prospect of eating pasta, burgers and pizza for every meal of the year. I’d die!

Therefore, I was left to try and Google up any available spaces off-campus which would not burn a hole in my parents pocket and have amenities for me to do some experimental cooking. I found several places but they were around CAD550 to CAD400 a month for rental. However, true to being Asian/Chinese, the kiasu, kiamsiap and kiasi side of one’s parents would eventually crop up. They wanted the place to be cheap, male-free (no wonder I’m still single after so many years) and good. Sheesh, might as well wish for a rent-free apartment. Forgive my skepticism but to find places like these is nothing short of a miracle. So basically, I’m hoping for one. Help?

(P/s I did manage to find a place going for CAD375 and I’m going to e-mail the lady soon tomorrow. Please God, let me find a place to stay (soon!) in accordance with your will for me. Amen.)