Hi everyone!

I think my blog has gone stale and even I myself don't visit it often. But hey, I thought I could just blog once more and keep myself engaged to myself, if I know the meaning of what I am typing.

Lionel is in USA right now. He has been there for 2 weeks, and I think Rocklin is very crowded with 3 (maybe even 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, depending if you count joan, uncle dell, speedy and mona lisa). I used to find it amazing how a 24 hours flight could land me in a totally unfamiliar place, when I have been in a familiar place with all my life. How majority of the world population could be leading a lifestyle so different from mine. In Marrakech, they had prayers broadcast over loudhailers in the evening and throughout the day. I wasn't paying attention to those at all, probably lost in all the sights and sounds, until one night we went up to the rooftop of our hostel to eat our dinner (read: banana and peanut butter bread) We thought the guy had lowered the volume of the CD player for us, but in fact, he had lowered it so that he could listen to the prayers. I found it really amazing.

and now I have been back in Singapore for 3 months. Fatter nonetheless. However, I feel myself scared to go into situations like I forced myself into by going for an overseas exchange. I received my overseas transcript. Mostly Outstanding and Remarkable. I wonder if I really deserve those comments. Maybe it was just that the students did not study as hard.

Which brings me to my next point. I have two cousins in Canada. Think the last time I see them was 2 to 3 years ago. They must have grown quite a bit. the younger brother was a toddler the time before he left. and guess what? he is learning sign language now. my dad guess he is autistic, anti-social, doesn't like to speak. But he is a hyperactive boy, who came to my house one CNY and started walking around in circles! Amazing!


Some updates about myself. I have completed half of my term now. So it is the mid-term break, kind of like March holidays for school-going kids in Singapore. In SJ's words,"recess week my foot". I find myself dreaming of the times I was in Europe, bringing up the Europe times in my conversation. It is one of those things which I never thought I would do, but I see it as necessary for me to prevent myself from becoming an even more spoilt brat, and to widen my horizons.

and here is one of those things which I never thought I would do, but I am forcing myself to do it anyway. I got an internship with a foreign bank in Singapore. Come ask me what bank it is. This bank has many Caucasians working there. I know I should not be affected by that, but I am quite apprehensive about how I will spend my time there. My exams end on 6 June and I start internship on 9 june and end on 15 aug and sch starts on 18 aug. real quick right? It is one of those things, when after the experience, I will just be amazed how I did it. Consolation: Mama will be right next to me literally. My building will be next to the OCBC building, so that is some comfort.

and I have been thinking about my previous internship last summer, with a Big 4. When I was in there, I thought my work would never end. I was in a 15 week internship, I had to work real hard, and I was often hoping it would end soon. now that it has almost been a year, I realise it is now over, just like that. Quite an experience. And it proves to me that I can do whatever I set my mind, heart, soul, brain, strength into doing something, whether I like it or not. and it helps I have my family and friends next to me. Imagine if I was posted overseas to work! I really don't know if I will accept such an opportunity that comes by, at this moment in time.

and My dad, SJ, Shaun and I just had dinner at Peach Garden. Amazing new dishes, which the restaurant innovated after coming back from Hong Kong. Applying what they have tasted and seen into practicality. and no wonders why I am getting fat. my spare tyre is protuding. Enough for now. Good night folks. and SJ, enjoy our midterm break!