When I was studying in OZ, I was an overseas student, so of coz I mixed with alotta same kinda students, from different countries, such as M'sia, S'pore, or so on. And I always started crying....onceI knew they would be leaving OZ and going back to their home countries. I would feel so sad to know...."oh yes this is my last year" (I HATE THIS PHASE WITH UTMOST DETEST), I would start my moodiness even it's 10 months away. So, maybe it could explain why I never was happy there - always suicidal & depressive.
hehe.
Then, the other nite, I finally watched Taxi Driver. I got the movie for long long long time, but the title really didnt interest me much, and I am no fan of Robert Deniro. Anyhow, there was no other disc, so I watched. One thing that struck me was Robert character always said SO LONG when he was trying to say Bye.
And I started thinking......why english word is so weird...."So long", why? Where did it come from that equate to 'Goodbye"?!?! Then, spoken from his tongue - "the taxi driver" - I thought......maybe somewhat this "So Long" isnt a well-meaning goodbye. (So pls never use this word on me, man!) It may mean, hey dude, it's been so long freaking seeing U, I really dont want to see U any longer, so....Yes, SO LONG! :D
I dunno, I am just bullshitting as usual.
I started few entries, but none could be completed, as few things have been distracting me. Also, my mental being has flown to a very exotic country. Ai.......I will be back!
Thx for dropping by. :)
And I started thinking......why english word is so weird...."So long", why? Where did it come from that equate to 'Goodbye"?!?! Then, spoken from his tongue - "the taxi driver" - I thought......maybe somewhat this "So Long" isnt a well-meaning goodbye. (So pls never use this word on me, man!) It may mean, hey dude, it's been so long freaking seeing U, I really dont want to see U any longer, so....Yes, SO LONG! :D
I dunno, I am just bullshitting as usual.
I started few entries, but none could be completed, as few things have been distracting me. Also, my mental being has flown to a very exotic country. Ai.......I will be back!
Thx for dropping by. :)
I wondered about that in the past as well... Internet provided no etymology, but I always thought it was derived from the Jewish word "Shalom" - which meant "Peace" or "Peace be with you"... And the closest thing in English was "So Long".... Dunno if right or not though... (^^)
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