I have named this blog mainly after reading a comment posted on facebook which mentioned how TCK’s ( Third Culture Kids ) seem to have a fascination with photos…..and I would have to agree with that. Being a TCK, I have a lot of photos in my room mainly from my childhood in Indonesia , my time at boarding school in Malaysia, and in recently years, photos taken when I now live, Australia. Also, along with images taken on holidays in Australia and other places around the world, I am able to treasure these precious photos.
Photos will never be able to be replaced and photos I have taken bring back pleasant memories. This one photo which I have enlarged in a frame stands out as I walk into my room. It was taken in July 2006 ( see photo ) when my family and I went back to Indonesia to say goodbye and pack up lots of our items. I remember exactly where it was taken and I still remember that day very well. We went into a poor neighbourhood where we had known some of the local kids and their mothers. When they saw us they were ecstatic and overjoyed to see us. The photo was taken with my brother and some of the kids who lived there. It is a memory that won’t be forgotten in a very long time
Everytime I see this photo, I feel blessed that I was able to experience that occasion with joy. I am also very thankful to my parents for the opportunity to live overseas as this is where most of the photos I have, really capture my experiences and something I will always cherish.
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