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Counting my Blessings

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As i took a much-needed break from "W" last week due to a broken back and caught up with my 100th serial/tv show, i realised that it has been slightly more than a year since we'd moved to Bermuda! I still recall stepping off the plane onto a mobile staircase - a la BT style in Singapore - and into the cool yet humid air, looking at the baby pink terminal building and listening to laidback caribbean music while waiting in line at the immigration. That was 7th April 2007. Woo.....

Ok, a round up is definitely timely.

One, i found out that i love Caribbean music - the beat is absolutely infectious and it makes me very happy when the gym instructor switches to Caribbean music during aerobics. never thought i could smile while jumping around.

Two, i like island living. what's island living you say? well, it means being on a small stretch of land, having things close by - only take 10 mins into town instead of 45 mins on the train; having neighbours (indeed everyone's a neighbour given the proximity of everything) who smile, wave say "hello" and get offended when you ignore them; no shopping to speak of except for necessities - never thought i would mention that eh? but it just means i treasure off island trips a lot more; having a mini car - can't afford it back home; tagging along on hao-e's work trips - non-existent back where he was working...

Three, i like not having to work too hard and yet still getting appreciation from fellow workers. We need to inculcate the culture back home - saying "thanks, i really appreciate it" and not "it's his job anyway".

Four i love my very very fast internet connection that allows me to keep updated with the latest shows/ movies.

Last but of course not least - i like having Hao-e around. aww...

i don't think i need to list the complaints i have about this island or how i miss the people and things back home. i think i've been whining a little too much about them here. hee... for now, let's count our blessings....

Comments

Anonymous said…
I like this post. It reminds me to do the same. :) Glad that you're so much happier there girl and I really hope things stay this way for you for a long, long time. - Jo
Joop said…
thanks for your warm wishes... i'll try to make it last...
Anonymous said…
miss ya babe - SO

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