I miss being away

I miss being away from the family.

Being at home means:
-being able to rely on others (like, parents)
-constant criticism and people hovering over mistakes
-most chores no longer necessary
-chores that are asked to be done are done unwillingly
-lack of appreciation as time drones on
-driving the car
-all the internet, astro, air conditioning needs satisfied
-food is kaotim-ed for you
-get money from parents
-get to buy a lotta junk food!!
-etc.

Being away means:
-phone calls every fortnight (approximately)
-takde org jaga bila sakit
-being able to go wherever, whenever (taking into consideration many factors of course)
-doing chores WITHOUT the grudge, even happily at times
-no curfew
-independance (as in making decisions-wise)
-public transport
-no entertainment (tv, internet)
-constant 'what to eat??' worries
-get money from parents via atm
-etc.

Now that i've been back in Miri for 2 months now, my theory about my/family's behaviour has been proven.

Usually at home, kena target when a certain person's mood is on the cloudy side. I'm a sensitive person. The slightest bit of criticism can put a huge dent in my self esteem, and pride, and thoughts, and etc etc. In short, very the not nice lor.

However, being away for quite some time THEN coming back: exceptionally good for the first few weeks. Lots of fish in meals (likey fishyyy), less volcano erruptions, no nonsense about pushing to do chores, less criticisms.
After the 'honeymoon' period?? back to the old treatments. Okay, okay, lousier than during honeymoon period but a LITTLE better than before the first departure.

Being away, I'm more concious of money spent, actually MISS the family sometimes (you have to know that I already had plans to fly away from the nest around primary 4 lehh), appreciate them a bit more, loving miri for the way it is (i would hate to see it it change though), and er temporary mind block for now.

Oh well, I miss being away. (for now at least haha)