I was terrified and ecstatic when I knew I have finally decided to go here in Singapore. One thing made sure that something big was coming my way. It was after our Krumpinoy training, on our way home, and I was just sharing my thoughts about the job offer when my friend, Phill, shared with me a verse from the Book of Genesis. Right then and there I knew it was bound to happen. I was meant to leave and to spread my wings. There was a huge part in me that was about to change and I was embracing the thought whole-heartedly.
12 months, 365 days, or 52 weeks later, I am STILL here. I have been pushed to the edge many a time, met different kinds of people (both awesome and vicious), visited different places and yet, when I look back in those 12 months, all I can think of is the good life Singapore has given me, how wonderful immersing in three different cultures, and being able to experience mouth-watering delicacies. Hate is too much of a burden if I entertain it. Spread the love, instead, because life is so damn good.
Dear God, You have been nothing but loving and caring to me. I cannot think of any reason as to why I am a recipient of so many good things in life.
July 2013: The Newcomer
July 2014: Enjoying life with an ice cream sandwich
(after losing 15lbs and changing 2-3 hairstyles)
It was when I packed my suitcase, boarded the airplane alone, and lived in an apartment with strangers that I have realized what relationships, making decisions, and starting over truly mean. I have made one of the best decisions in life when I came here. When your intuition is telling you something, go ahead and do it. You will never know what surprise your gut feeling is in store for you.
As the cliché goes, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." Remember: You only live once.
Happy anniversary, Singapore!
