I was approved to attend a conference in Kuala Lumpur (2008). My Professor has congratulated and urged me to buy a new luggage (how come that he knew that I would need a smaller suitcase) because I will travel around the world very soon.
It was a sincere pray from him.
I know he has some good reasons when he said that. One, is to encourage me to write down and present more publications. Two, is to introduce me to the scientific and industry societies out of the university through networking at conferences. Third, is to allow me to see and experience other cultures.
He was just so kind!
Then, I started to check some bag stores at Belmont Forum Shopping Center.
I had a budget, so I looked the ones that suit my limit. The shopkeeper asked me what particular thing that I've been looking for, so I told her my budget and the criteria of the luggage. She was very helpful and gave a recommendation for few nice luggage. Finally, she showed me a green luggage, which is quite spacious for a week travel, neat, has a strong handle and the last one from its series. I was thinking of the color because it is not black. Then she offered a great discount and compared the luggage with the same price. I really thought that she wanted to sell that last luggage and gave a fair offer for me. That was nice!
Shortly, I took the luggage.
We (me and the luggage) have been traveled around Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Japan), Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada. It became a good companion to many places in the world, just as has been promised by my Supervisor.
What a memorable little thing.
Pekanbaru,
