So this is Christmas, what have you done...

Aside from it obviously being Christmas Eve, December 24, 2010 will also mark my 3 months here in Singapore - 3 months of adventure and independence.


I realized I failed to blog about my relocating (anything about it actually). There was just too much going on in the weeks leading to the move and following it that I had no time to document it in words. There are many pictures and videos capturing it though, believe me.


Since moving to the lion city, countless number of people have asked me how I am liking the place so far, how it is like to be living alone, am I eating properly, are people nice, etc etc. I'm happy to report that with every reply, I find myself sporting a smile. Yes, it has been good. Of course I miss my family and friends, the comfort of being at home where you don't have to worry about what your next dinner will be, whether you have any clean clothes left, etc. But all that is part of the experience, part of why I said yes to this big change, and part of why I continue to feel blessed and happy - it's all part of my 'growing up'.



'The unexamined life is not worth living'


Socrates' famed words could not be more true. Cliche, but to really live, one needs to take risks. It's funny how life throws you a curve ball one instant and a beautiful surprise in another. Truly, God does work in mysterious ways. A year ago, I would not have dreamed of being where I am today. Yes, I did play with the idea of moving to Singapore - a city that I once abhorred as a child because I felt it was always challenging Hong Kong, which I consider my home - but it was just a thought, I never really acted on it. Then, the unexpected surprise came. How could I say no.



Fifth Mountain


I am reading Paulo Coelho's Fifth Mountain right now. I picked it up the other day at the Book Fair that I happened to stumble upon while passing through the Suntec Convention Centre.

I love book fairs! I kind of go into a trance while browsing the numerous books - from fiction to lifestyle, even children's books!

Anyway, back to Coelho. I loved loved loved The Alchemist. His wonderful writing gave me the sort of confidence and re-assurance I needed. In this fourth book of his, he continues with the theme of destiny and both man and God's role in finding one's path. It is beautiful.


Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011


As the year comes to an end, and a new one approaches, I cannot help but be thankful. I am ready for another year of ups and downs. The passing of time thrills and scares me at the same time but that is what should drive us to move forward. It's no good to just sit back. There is SO MUCH to see and do, how can anyone be 'bored'? A colleague here once told me soon after I just moved, "Your experience here is what you make of it. It's up to you if you enjoy it here or not". Indeed.



Happy Christmas to all and an awesome new year ahead :)