I Don't Ask for Anything, but Should I?

When I start seeing someone, I don't really ask for anything too much... someone who can hold up a conversation, as well as being semi-sensually stimulating; I don't ask for fancy candlelit dinners or bouquets. I just want to be with someone I can feel comfortable with, someone who can tell me I'm perfect for him even though I'm flawed, but brings the best out of me. I don't ask for Tiffany bracelets or Chanel bags. I just want someone to treat me with love, patience and respect. I don't need trips to Seychelles or Maldives. I don't need diamond rings or fancy weddings. I just need four letters, L.O.V.E. three words "I love you", I just need two synchronized hearts and one monogamous relationship.

Is that a lot to ask for? Should I be asking for more? Am I not worthy of that? Or am I just giving that out too much or in the wrong way? They also say "The greatest thing about life is to love and be loved in return." What if you just love, but never get it in return? I hate it when they say "Don't hate the game, hate the player." But aren't the players part of the game? And why is love a game?

Sometimes I get confused who was proud and who was prejudiced, in Jane Austen's finest work. Elizabeth Bennet or Mr. Darcy? In modern age, how do we tell the difference between George Wickham and the almost extincted Mr. Darcy?

Hypocrisy disturbs me...

While I am ambivalent about leaving Hong Kong for grad school in University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) this September...I am relieved about the hypocrisy I will be leaving behind, as well as ecstatic to return to somewhere more laid back and at the same time intellectual. Hong Kong has served me well enough time to teach me my Chinese roots, the language, the history, the literature, the traditions, the culture. But a metropolitan like this isn't made for someone as sentimental as me, at least...not for now...

So while I bid my adieu here, I open my arms with the curiosity of a child, not only to take in more knowledge, but also a heart to understand life and what I want to pursue, how I chase after it, and who I want to do that with.

Wish me luck!=)