I still remember I had the wishes written down on the 寶碟 and have it tossed over the tree around CNY last year. Yes, one of it was "going on a working holiday trip to the UK in the near future". I promised myself that I would "find an answer to my life" if I ever go there.
So, why the UK? Oh, there're so many reasons to state. The UK has so much links with HK to start with. And yes I'm the ones who have been mainly influenced by the western cultures when I grew up (rather than Japanese or Korean). Though awkwardly, my love for the British culture came during my 5-year stay in Australia. Hahaha. You couldn't imagine how Aussies love the British and hate the Yanks (Yeah, I don't know why, 'cause I'm more prone to the US before that).
Anyway, I started to listen to more British music, movies, TVs, comedies, and most of them are soooo fab! And because I'm still quite attached to the old colonial days in HK, and because how I found the English and Chinese are so much alike (I mean the really traditional Chinese culture, in terms of literature and rituals), I would really enjoy finding out how the English live, and seeing their culture and historical sites with my own eyes. Lastly, I thought I would give myself one last chance to be a free spirit. To just go and explore the world before settling down in a place, work like a slave, get married or not and die.
Now, after nearly a year making the wish, there's a chance that I could make it happen. There're lots to think about but I'm doing it. I might have a friend with me too but it's not definite yet. I'll need to do some homework otherwise I might already be leaving one month after setting foot in the land. I've came across a few blogs on the web about UK working holiday (officially called as Youth Mobility Scheme) - it's not as popular yet as the Australia WHS since only BNO holders can apply for it - you could hardly find a book about it so the internet really helps a lot. So I decided to write down my journey too - before, during and after - and perhaps a few tips so that any other who is interested could get something out of it, as I really appreciate those who wrote down theirs. It really meant a lot!
P.S. And I got an excuse to get my 10-year expired BNO renewed!
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