I am finally... home.
After months of yearning and pining, I embarked on my journey back to Singapore last month and have finally settled down. Life suddenly became busy.. and once again, I felt that I was using every minute of my day. M and I moved into the apartment that we bought before we left for Hanoi, and needless to say, there were lots of cleaning, wiping, moping and washing to do. We also had to scout around for pieces of furniture in our previously-barely furnished home. I finally understood how most couples felt when they did this. While it's tiring, the fun, anticipation and excitement kind of superceded all sentiments. Creative juices started running wild as each of us suggested items items that we felt would suit the "theme" of our house. Luckily, M and I had rather similar tastes so a consensus was easy to reach.
Of course, it was not without hassle. We had to face the disappointment of numerous last minute deliveries due to an oversight from the vendor, long waiting hours while the delivery men took their time (despite having scheduled an appointment) as well as hunger pangs as we couldn't step out to buy food before they came!
Finally, after an eventful two weeks, my apartment is now completely furnished and I love every corner of it. :)
I have also started work three weeks ago and amazingly, I assimilated into the work culture rather fast. I am lucky to have very understanding bosses who are genuinely nice and colleagues (a couple are my old friends) who extended a warm welcome to me when I returned. They were patient while I took time to understand how the company works again! Many things have happened while I was away.. and now the challenge is to re-learn the systems and rules, as well as familiarise myself to the environment and get my rusty brains thinking!
Nothing beats being at home, with your family and friends. Trust me.
After months of yearning and pining, I embarked on my journey back to Singapore last month and have finally settled down. Life suddenly became busy.. and once again, I felt that I was using every minute of my day. M and I moved into the apartment that we bought before we left for Hanoi, and needless to say, there were lots of cleaning, wiping, moping and washing to do. We also had to scout around for pieces of furniture in our previously-barely furnished home. I finally understood how most couples felt when they did this. While it's tiring, the fun, anticipation and excitement kind of superceded all sentiments. Creative juices started running wild as each of us suggested items items that we felt would suit the "theme" of our house. Luckily, M and I had rather similar tastes so a consensus was easy to reach.
Of course, it was not without hassle. We had to face the disappointment of numerous last minute deliveries due to an oversight from the vendor, long waiting hours while the delivery men took their time (despite having scheduled an appointment) as well as hunger pangs as we couldn't step out to buy food before they came!
Finally, after an eventful two weeks, my apartment is now completely furnished and I love every corner of it. :)
I have also started work three weeks ago and amazingly, I assimilated into the work culture rather fast. I am lucky to have very understanding bosses who are genuinely nice and colleagues (a couple are my old friends) who extended a warm welcome to me when I returned. They were patient while I took time to understand how the company works again! Many things have happened while I was away.. and now the challenge is to re-learn the systems and rules, as well as familiarise myself to the environment and get my rusty brains thinking!
Nothing beats being at home, with your family and friends. Trust me.
1 comment:
House-warming!!!!
Post a Comment