Almost 365 Days in Singapore

Yes, you were right that one year in Singapore would go by lightning fast, and however fast that is - that is right.  I have spent a Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and my Birthday in SG instead of home - just to give you a time perspective in case "lightning fast" was too abstract.

No, I didn't travel as much as everyone think I should and no, I also didn't go to all the places suggested since the first day I've arrived in Singapore... I've been to a few places while managing a full-time job at the office.  You know how it is, hustling ain't easy.  I sure hope to add more to that list in the next few months fo' sho'.

Maybe, I have learned to like SG a lot more than I thought I would... Maybe, I will go back home some day and by home, I just mean the US & A.  Whether it is Boston or some other major (I sure hope so) city will be up in the air for at least one more year.  I will keep you posted.

And like any other perfect pictorial blog... fewer words, more photos!!!

I went to Sri Lanka - this photo was taken in Wadduwa.

Attended a wedding (Batik style) in Jakarta.

Met up with my friend from Boston in the Maldives!

Traveled to Langkawi with one of my best friends... 

and while having lunch there on our first day, I met these two awesome Vietnamese waitresses.  We chatted and exchanged e-mail addresses.

Yes, we took some selfless.  Is that what you guys call 'em these days?

It sure has been a while but I burned incense at a temple in Melaka.  

Wait a minute, I also went to Miami and partied it up 80s style!

and enjoyed the Fountainbleau poolside.

And more importantly, I've also had a lot of fun in Singapore with friends, and family.  My parents came to visit in July and what a great visit that was... I am only waiting for the rest to come to Singapore.  COME SOON! 

You will see that I've grown up a lot in the past year... I've also changed a lot in the past year but still perfectly awesome.

Got my sailing license in Singapore.  I'm on a (small) boat! 

We threw an amazing July 4th BBQ bash complete with flags, flairs, and my lobsta' dress. 

Had champagne brunch with friends for "just because it's Sunday"... and also, for other occasions such as it is another Sunday. 

Kept up with culture at the Singapore Art Museum and tried to artsy photo-ed ourselves! 

Bonded with colleagues over boardgames and picnicking in the Botanical Garden. 

Attended a "designers" party albeit I'm far from being a designer.  

I guess you can say that I have had an eventful year Singapore.  I've had so many amazing conversations with some of the most random people, and some so not.  I've shared some very amazing moments with some of the most random people, and some not.  

I haven't cooked much this past year but that is slowly improving.  See, I didn't lie - I've changed a lot. To be fair, I still enjoy cooking just as much.  In due course my friends and will update more frequently.