Happy Birthday, Singapore!

Yesterday was the 45th birthday of my homeland Singapore. I've never felt this day was so special until I'm away in the States. I guess I really took that for granted when I was in Singapore.
Well, at least I had a nice mini National Day hangout at my apartment together with my other Singaporean friends. We had drinks, fruits and chips while we played national day songs. It was fun just getting together and talking throughout the night. =)
I'm sure the Singaporeans out there are enjoying their long weekend. Just want to say: "Happy Birthday, Singapore!!" :D

Missing You...

I miss going home to find mum busy in the kitchen trying to whip up a delectable meal for us. I miss her constant nagging which is also a way of showing how much she care for us. She always like to chat with me some time be it in the day or at night about the daily occurences in her life. Now that I'm in the States, I feel somewhat emotional but happy too whenever she called. I know she misses me. I misses her too.. very much.
I miss my cute little baby niece too. Every morning when she wanders into my room with small wobbly steps and looks me in the eyes, waiting for me to play with her. I miss holding her tiny hands in mine and scooping her up into my arms. I miss chasing her around the house, trying to prevent her from getting into "accidents". I wonder how tall she'll be by the time I come back on home leave.
Basically, all I can say is that I miss all my family and friends back home in Singapore. Hope we can get to see each other real soon...

Life in the Land of Stars & Stripes

It has been 2 weeks since the day I first set foot in the United States. I could still vividly remember the torturous 25hrs flight with a rushed transit at the SFO airport. I was so glad that me and my luggages arrived at the United States without any glitch. We settled at the hotel Residence Inn by Marriott, a place I've been calling home for the past 2 weeks.
Our 1st 2 weeks were spent with a hectic search for apartments for rental and shopping for things to buy for our new apartments. We have been driving around a lot, been to Washington DC for the 4th July Independence Day celebration and also to the outlets shopping at Virginia. We have also shopped at Walmart, Giant and even the Korean/Asian Mart Lotte at Germantown for groceries to make our own dinner. Our DIY dinner always didn't turn out too well but I'm sure we'll improve with time..LOL.
We've started our 1st two days of orientation at our new place of work. The people there were rather nice and friendly. But it seems like we've got a lot to learn as we go along. Let hope we could all intergrate into our new work environment asap. :)
Well.. I'm still feeling rather sad at times when I start missing home, my family n friends back in Singapore. Looking forward to CNY next year so that I can go back to Singapore to visit them. :)

The Marmalade Pantry @ Ion Orchard

Had a great afternoon with friends enjoying nice food and quality time together... :)

Latest Updates

Ok, my visa interview is scheduled on the 15th June and my flight is booked on the 24th June. Finally having some updates. Even with all the gradual clearing up of things, I still feel rather nervous. Our two group discussions so far have yet to settle issues like cars and accomodations. There are still a lot of things to discuss and find out before we jet ourselves off to the States.
I think I'm still having the "I-miss-my-family-and-friends" kinda mood... hmmm..
Now I think I'm having problem with the baggage I need to bring through to the US. We are strictly only allowed 2 luggages 20kg EACH, no adding up of the luggage weight requirements. Well, it's all myself to blame for not reading the requirements carefully and happily bought a BIG new luggage thinking I could stuff all my things in and save the hassle of taking a 2nd luggage. Bummer... :(

Finally...

Good news!! Our H3 visa petitions are finally approved! One more hurdle to clear-- our visa interview at the US embassy. Good luck peeps! :)

My Latest Gadgets! =D

Tada... the latest addition to my personal collection... The Samsung ST60 ultra-slim camera. Such a beauty. I wanted to go for a Panasonic Lumix initially but can't help getting swept away by the looks of this new Samsung model. Let's hope it works as well as it looks.


Next up, the new Samsung Monte. It's a touchscreen phone with Wifi. I've gotten it free through the recontract of my M1 line. :)

Ok there, I know what u r thinking... But no, I'm not a big Samsung fan.. haha, that was just pure coincidence. :p