I'm leaving in about 10 hrs time. I've been so psyched about going; buying things for my 1 year stay, arranging stuff at home, packing, packing and more packing, meeting up friends, spending time with family, that I haven't really had the time to sit down and realise that I'm going to be away from the people closest to me for a really long time. And yesterday was when it dawned on me, cos I was at home alone the whole of yesterday and I realised that 1 year is a pretty long time to be away. I've gone on holidays before but the longest I've been away from familiarity is probably about 14 days. And I actually felt a little sad. Ok fine, I was sad. And quiet. Maybe more reflective, not so much quiet.

I'm scared to death honestly. Who wouldn't be? I'm going to be on my own, in a foreign country, with no one but myself. But I guess that's why I wanted to do this. Get a taste of being by myself, no comfort zone to fall back on, learn to grow up (not that I haven't but I think being abroad on your own makes you more...mature, if that's the right word to use). And most importantly, I want to meet new people and experience personal and professional growth. Feel I've been stagnating. And I kind of miss studying and not having responsibilities on my shoulders all the time. And I want to do something for myself.

Having said all that, I'm going to miss every single person in Singapore. All my friends. And especially my family. My mom, sisters, bro-in law, and my babies; Farhan & Alisya. I'll be glad to see them when they visit in June.

Keep reading people. I'll constantly update. 1 year will pass. And we'll meet again when I come back. :)