...of Starting Out

It's been a while since either of us last blogged! Ycar was busy preparing for her exams, and I think she might've had her attention diverted (temporarily, of course) as we began to work out the finer details of our long-distance relationship as I moved to Singapore.

I have been busy getting life started over again in yet another new place! God has been very gracious, as He always is! Here's a list of what's happened over the last couple of weeks. (hahaha, yes, a LIST. Sorry, I don't have the patience or the inspiration to write these down in a manner that's more uh... appealing)

- I arrived in Singapore, no problems at all!
- I had a friend put me up at his place for the first few days (thanks Pradeep bhai)
- I found a nice room to live in
- Classes began!
- I've met a few nice people and I'm looking forward to spending more time with them
- I have been around town a bit and my surroundings are gradually getting more familiar
- I have an internet connection at home!!
- I made myself sandwiches for dinner tonight after having eaten out for two weeks!! YAY!

and finally...

- I have a brand spanking new BIKE!!!

Here it is:)



I rode it to school and back today! Here's a list of what I learnt from today's ride. (Yes, another list!)

- First off, four months off the saddle can render you haplessly unfit. I only did about 21 km today and my knees are actually sore.
- Although many people ride bicycles in Singapore, they ride theirs on the pavements. So if I decide to ride on the roads, I'm the odd one out.
- Cyclists (or bikers, if you will) do not wear helmets in Singapore. They aren't even required to do so. So much for their supposed penchant for rules!
- If I'm not careful, I might just end up someplace I'm not supposed to be, like the freeway. And I didn't even know I was on it until I stopped to look at the map and figure out where I was.
- It rains here even when the sun is shining.
- Some professors are hired just to antagonize you. There's nothing else to it. That's their job. Don't even ask. I have officially lost my faith in these so called 'educational institutions'. They're all just shoddy businesses asking exorbitant fees and providing lousy service. It doesn't matter where you go, or how big or small they are.

Well, that said... there are always reasons to be cheerful. I am very happy about some of the people I've met here. They've been very kind and very accomodating:). I joined a very nice group of young Christians last Saturday, and I will be joing another similar group soon, thanks to a friend who's showing me around:). I also have the capacity to bike now, which brings a lot of exciting prospects to mind. I badly need to get in shape though, before I try to pull off one of those cool long-distance trips I'm always raving about. And although I am alone, I'm really in very good hands. I know there are people in at least 4 different countries who love me, think of me, and pray for me. I have access to the internet right here in my room, so I can talk with my sister, my parents, ycar, or just about anyone who's also online:). And if they aren't, there's always e-mail!

So... another new start! One that isn't too bad either:). Yay!