day 30

I felt delighted as I saw another boat in front of our boat. I thought that it was mom and dad's boat but no. I felt disappointed.

Day 29

Bibi asked me how many days have we been in the boat. I could not reply instantly as I, too, does not know how long we have stayed. I felt that she was also feeling home sick or rather she miss mom and dad like me.

day 28

I woke up not feeling sea sick anymore. I felt somehow more or less comfortable.

Day 27

MY stomach is a not. I never felt so hungry in my life ever. I wish I am back home where I can eat safely and happily.

day 26

I felt really hungry. Desperate for food, I kept thinking of bread.

Day 25

I felt hope being enlighten as I met Rashida. Somehow I felt comfortable being with her...

day 24

Never felt so hungry in my entire life. My head ached as the bright sun shone at my head. I felt really warm...

Day 23

I felt really desperate as I persuade the smuggler in yellow overalls. My heart beat faster every second as I saw mom and dad's boat getting further from us...

day 22

I felt scared as Bibi vanished in the churning water. I then calmed down after seeing her saved...

Day 21

I felt frantic rush through my vain as I gasp for air in the midst of the rampaging people. I heaved a sigh of relief after I caught sight of mom and dad.

day 20

I asked that if he thought that the government sent spy planes after us, he assured me that none were after us. I felt kind of secured after then...

Day 19

The plane was taking off and i felt somehow delighted. However, I also felt scared as i thought of desert war planes shooting other planes. I thought that we were going to be shot down but to no avail.

day 18

I've never seen an airport before except on the television. I felt unsecured as we cramped on a bus half a night. I felt the sensation of having to start a fresh new life soon as we arrive australia.

Day 17

I stood frozen still onto the ground as I saw father surrounded with police. Thinking that we are going to be arrested, father then said that it was alright. I then felt relieved.

day 16

Dad's ancestor gave me and idea and my hope all of a sudden became enlightened. I was utterly astonished when i saw the United Nation mens. I suddenly thought of how my family's life is going to be...