graduation

my last post didnt publish! so its backdated a few days to just before i left nz.

but anyway, here i am, 2nd last night in campbell street. four years of my life is about to come to a close, and into a new season i come. and im excited(: whats ahead in store for me i do not know, but i know that in this four years, through the hills and valleys, the messiness ive created through time&time, the friendships ive made, the lessons ive learnt, all these have moulded me into a different person from four years ago when i first stepped into Australia. is it a good change? i hope so.

im really thankful that i have this opportunity for my entire family to come for my graduation and travel around NZ with me. many people travel around NZ with friends - we might be able to see more/do more but i wouldnt exchange this for anything in the world. for how understanding my parents have been as well even with the costly mistakes ive made - ive come to realise how supportive they are in their own ways. its tough raising up children and i know all my parents want is the best for all of us.

i am looking forward though to going back home and settling into a sort of routine. not that that is going to happen in the next few weeks, so much is happening that its all kind of a blur.  fly home, j visits (!!yay), korea trip, settling employment stuff, friends to catch up & visit. before i know it, it'll be CNY & ill be starting work. still, im really thankful for this 2 months of play that I get to enjoy before I start work. with great company as well. in fact, all this started from the melbourne trip. one of the longest & more intense holidays ive ever had - which makes it kind of different & special to mark the transition i guess! definitely cant take this for granted though, so many factors was necessary in order for this to be possible.

& lastly, its <72 hours before i see J again. its been 8 months since we've not seen each other (other than through our computer/phone/ipad screens). i wonder how it will feel like, many thoughts run through my head but i guess all we can do is to wait & see what actually happens. its still all a buzz of excitement! i have no idea where we are going to go but i guess that does not matter, does it?

im also so blessed to have a friend willing to come to pick me from the airport & take leave to spend time with me ! the first one to see me the moment i touch down onto home ground. x o

Singapore is my home no matter what people say. and im going back home(: