Who am I...?

An ex-journo and former techno phobe from Singapore living in Tokyo, I worked in print media for six years until I moved countries in 2006 and used the Internet as a way to have a viable, mobile career. Now, I'm a blogger on the go who runs an online beauty biz from wherever I might be. I never thought I would ever morph into a web chick - but here I am.

This blog is about...

...The ups and downs of expat life, trailing partner issues, food, travel, and Japanese culture. It's a way to keep in touch with friends back home and all over the world, plus it's a corner for me to showcase my work. But really, I'm just a restless spirit looking for great adventures and fabulous food.

Everything’s foine

Before I head off to study for my mid-term exam, I’ll just update you guys a bit:

The wedding trip was short but very sweet. I’m glad the kangaroo flew me over. It makes such a difference to see each other for a few days within a long stretch of separation. Don’t think this will be a frequent habit as it’s expensive (!) but I won’t dwell on that further. The celebrations were festive but tame. No clubbing all night because there were kids and elderly folk around.

Since my return to Tokyo the promise of work has been buzzing more. Have a few things going on but still very early days so won’t shout about it but I certainly feel excited and optimistic about the future. I was rather set on finding a full-time job but I’ve decided to ride with the flow of change — freelance. It sounds better than “in-between” jobs. I thought about it hard and I think this is the route I would’ve eventually have taken even if I didn’t leave Singapore. It’s tough to kick off, but I know if I nab corporate-related jobs, that’s where my financial rewards will be, plus I’ll be extremely mobile. There are no health benefits but more savings will be in order for those rainy days.

I won’t jinx this statement by saying this too early but Tokyo is beginning to feel like home. Singapore is a long way away in my mind. No Chinese New Year return for me either. I would like to experience what it’s like to be away from usual rituals and habits.

Anyway, I’ll be flying to Hokkaido with the kangaroo and another couple for some skiing after the test tomorrow — fantastic way to relax after a week of hardcore Japanese. Niseko is our destination where it’s also fondly coined as Aussie Town. Noice.

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2 Responses to “Everything’s foine”

  1. ambien Says:

    arghhh please blog on multiply despite this blog’s lovely title….it’s more difficult to post replies on this, PLUS u get a lot more spam comments

  2. Big Roar Says:

    haha, i find posting on two blogs a bit time consuming…and the multiply one doesn’t look as nice! :p

    i think the word verfication step is a drag eh….hai, what to do…

    pls come in here more often :D

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