Hla Hla Htay's Notes

In that afternoon, my junior Buwaneshawari arranged a small farewell party in the lab. I was so busy and forgot to cry. Normally, I can’t stand if that kind of situation. I would definitely cry. I told my supervisor not to make me cry at the farewell party. He kidded me that he would add a new rule in the lab manual. you know what is that. “Crying is not allowed in lab”. I used to cry in the lab. I have to keep tissue box on my table. Once, I even told my supervisor to let me cry. Crying makes me relax and I got more energy. My junior is the same type. She is also cry babe like me.

My friend Ja, and another junior Srinivas saw me off at the airport. Fortunately, we can hire taxi in the campus. To and fro airport and 1 hr waiting (70) at the airport cost only 970 rupees.

My luggages has excess kilos. I didn’t buy any present for friends or family. One reason is that I don’t have much money left. I bought only 5 books more. I can’t believe that five books weights a lot. The receptionist asked me 12,000 rupees (250 $). I negociated first. But she kept on asking. So I requested her to reduce some from the luggages. They told me to do in distance and I did near to the toilet. I was nervous. I took out all the books and some clothes. I piled them at the corner. A group of police officers came and enquired what was that. I explained my situation. They told me to bring them back to the counter. The excess are only books which I meant for my not-yet-known would-be students. Because of the officers, the receptions negociated and I needed to pay 2330 rupees. Later, I noticed that those kind officers are immigration officers. I am very thankful to officers and airline personnels for their understanding.