2007 has been a "happening" year.
Hao-e and i started this year as newly-weds (in the eyes of the Church and God at least!). Not much adjustments in that cept for the fact that one, it is officially the final bolt (i.e. no turning back now or you'll incur the wrath of HIM...), and two, we have another certificate of marriage from the church. (yes, we have 2! aren't you jealous?!)
Early in the year, we were presented with a new, exciting opportunity in a faraway island, not unlike home in terms of size, and had to make a decision - to go or not to go. We'd decided that this opportunity was too good to pass, for Hao-e's future and our financial security, the final decision was taken - to MOVE! However, the real question was really, were we going to move together as a couple? We tried our luck and through some mystic wonders, God answered our prayers and we moved together here in April. It has been 9 months of adjustments, adjustments and adjustments. I had never been to Bermuda, so i didn't know what to expect. But an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, with pink sand and turqoise blue sea? that's just too exotic, i thought. I heard jibes from colleagues who thought of getting me bikinis as parting gifts. Others wanted to sell cheap flip-flops and sarongs from Bangkok on the beaches, with a share of the profits of course! And even more envious looks from tai-tai wannabes like me, that I can be on leave and not work for one year.... Ha! The first 2 months here were ok cos everything's still new and unventured. In the past months, if you've received emails from me, i think you should know that i refer to this place as a little kampong. cos, it's a small community of nice people but there ain't too many places to go and not too many things to do. i love the beaches, but how many times do you want me to go there eh? my typical week centred about shopping trips to the supermarket with C., perhaps some lunch and shopping in town (and if you haven't heard, the "town" is all of 3 streets...) and happy hour with hao-e and his colleagues in the office on friday evenings. sometimes, there are house parties to go to in the weekends, but that is it. no meeting up with friends, no KTV, no fantastic japanese buffet, no clubbing at Clarke Quay (not that there are no clubs, but they play reggae and caribbean pop...), no lunches at Sakae Sushi, no shopping at Charles & Keith.... I really missed these activities, and for goodness sakes, i'm 26! not at all suitable for retirement living, don't you think? and holidays aren't very possible, cos we need to save up and hao-e is so busy at work, he can hardly find time for vacations. i'm grateful for this island and what it has to offer us, but i wish there were more things to occupy my time.
beside all the complaints, i have to concede i'm lucky in that i have a brilliant hubby who brings in the bacon (or ham if you prefer the healthier version) and never fails to bring a smile to my face everytime i complain of boredom. And I have a wonderful sister who i rely for advice and counsel. Steph, i thank you for taking care of our parents. You're the greatest! Mum, if you are reading this, which i think you're not, but i'll type it all the same.. I'm sorry i can't be at home with you. This is just a transition period and it won't be long before we move back home.
To all my friends, take care and we'll see each other real soon!
Happy New Year!
Hao-e and i started this year as newly-weds (in the eyes of the Church and God at least!). Not much adjustments in that cept for the fact that one, it is officially the final bolt (i.e. no turning back now or you'll incur the wrath of HIM...), and two, we have another certificate of marriage from the church. (yes, we have 2! aren't you jealous?!)
Early in the year, we were presented with a new, exciting opportunity in a faraway island, not unlike home in terms of size, and had to make a decision - to go or not to go. We'd decided that this opportunity was too good to pass, for Hao-e's future and our financial security, the final decision was taken - to MOVE! However, the real question was really, were we going to move together as a couple? We tried our luck and through some mystic wonders, God answered our prayers and we moved together here in April. It has been 9 months of adjustments, adjustments and adjustments. I had never been to Bermuda, so i didn't know what to expect. But an island in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, with pink sand and turqoise blue sea? that's just too exotic, i thought. I heard jibes from colleagues who thought of getting me bikinis as parting gifts. Others wanted to sell cheap flip-flops and sarongs from Bangkok on the beaches, with a share of the profits of course! And even more envious looks from tai-tai wannabes like me, that I can be on leave and not work for one year.... Ha! The first 2 months here were ok cos everything's still new and unventured. In the past months, if you've received emails from me, i think you should know that i refer to this place as a little kampong. cos, it's a small community of nice people but there ain't too many places to go and not too many things to do. i love the beaches, but how many times do you want me to go there eh? my typical week centred about shopping trips to the supermarket with C., perhaps some lunch and shopping in town (and if you haven't heard, the "town" is all of 3 streets...) and happy hour with hao-e and his colleagues in the office on friday evenings. sometimes, there are house parties to go to in the weekends, but that is it. no meeting up with friends, no KTV, no fantastic japanese buffet, no clubbing at Clarke Quay (not that there are no clubs, but they play reggae and caribbean pop...), no lunches at Sakae Sushi, no shopping at Charles & Keith.... I really missed these activities, and for goodness sakes, i'm 26! not at all suitable for retirement living, don't you think? and holidays aren't very possible, cos we need to save up and hao-e is so busy at work, he can hardly find time for vacations. i'm grateful for this island and what it has to offer us, but i wish there were more things to occupy my time.
beside all the complaints, i have to concede i'm lucky in that i have a brilliant hubby who brings in the bacon (or ham if you prefer the healthier version) and never fails to bring a smile to my face everytime i complain of boredom. And I have a wonderful sister who i rely for advice and counsel. Steph, i thank you for taking care of our parents. You're the greatest! Mum, if you are reading this, which i think you're not, but i'll type it all the same.. I'm sorry i can't be at home with you. This is just a transition period and it won't be long before we move back home.
To all my friends, take care and we'll see each other real soon!
Happy New Year!
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