16 August 2010, 4:42 am
My friend had recently moved overseas to Pattaya, Thailand. Although his sister is mature enough to stay in Jakarta all by herself, I thought it must be lonely for her. 3 weeks have passed, and I finally started to talk to her for once. I started with how the school's next holiday season is just 2 weeks from now, and I asked her if she is going to Thailand. She replied "Of course I'll do!" Then I came with another topic that is closely related to that question: I'm a Muslim, who will be going somewhere for 1 week or so to Thailand (that was the plan, but the visa has expired) as part of the Ramadan season. From that moment, she thought of something cool. What if I could come with her to Thailand MYSELF as an Unaccompanied Minor along with her, and meet my old friend again! I'm like "Seriously?! I really wanna do it!" I've always wanted to be an UM before I turn 18 (I'm 14 now.) so this is like a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity! And for good! I was then given the best feeling right now (like 'glowing'). As soon as I got home, I first told my Dad about this, and said "You can, you just need to know the right time to do so (when is Eid' ul Fitri/Idul Fitri (very important for my religion which I have to be with my family), how long from Bangkok to Pattaya, is it ok for her parents to drive 1hr and a half to Bangkok, has the ticket been booked already (for her) e.t.c.)." My brother went to Bali with his friends as a UM, and this opportunity MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME! I will update this question once I have a talk with my Mom. UPDATE: Guess what? Approval by my Mom! And well, the visa hasn't expired!... Read More »
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