My Singaporean Saga: Homecoming

This summer was the first time I had gone home in over a year and a half and it was great to see all of my friends and family (including my niece and sister in law for the first time), eat all the foods I had missed (not so great gaining 20 lbs though), and be reaffirmed that no matter how long I am overseas I will always have a home in the US.

My trip consisted of visits to: Auburn University, Mobile, and our lake house. Our lake house, a place I have been visiting ever since a baby, will always be one of my favorite places in the world. The place is so serene, and, having lived in the busy country of Singapore for 2 years, serene is rarely experienced. I have described our lake house as being my Walden, except minus the introversion and hermit-like seclusion. The lake is much more enjoyed with friends or family.

Now back in Singapore, focusing on starting what will be my 3rd year here, I am comforted by the comfort I felt back in America. Prior to I had anticipated feeling like a "tourist" or somewhat detached from American society due to my absence, but I was wrong. The comforts of home never go away and that is true wherever you call home. And hey, who says you can only have one home?