On Self-Exploration

Without any Singaporeans to go into comfort zone with, I've been really forced to either mix around with people of all nationalities, or move around myself. In the end, I have done both. My 7 floormates are all Brits! I've spoken to them abit , but mostly to one guy who went round with me quite a bit on Saturday morning. They are mostly friendly, but they drink and pub alot. I guess its a battle to maintain a good relationship without engaging frequently in such activities with them.

Walked round Cardiff City alone on Friday, sorted out my phone line, and stepped into a Casino to see what it's like. Took the Natl Rail to London to meet up with Zhiquan & Llewellyn. We went to Chinatown at Leicester Sq & Covent Garden. Many buskers everywhere, very amusing place, many foreigners(it would be hard for singapore to recreate this)! And London is like the movies, all the tall and ancient buildings. I'll definitely be back to catch some plays since I now know I can get to London for 10 pounds and not the 52 I paid this time round! But I prefer Cardiff, it's smaller, and more assessible and managable for a recluse like myself.But I really would be more comfortable if there were 1 singaporean I knew in Cardiff. Realy felt happy to see Lulu and Zhiquan! Its meeting in a foreign land that brings us today I guess.

Met with my Hong Kong friends for dinner when I got back to Cardiff. I think I am lucky that people are taking the initiative to contact me and go out with me. Also exchanged numbers with a few Indian Nationals. I am really passive when it comes to such, but when people I find ok take the initiative, I am more than happy to oblige.

I am looking forward to school starting. I want to get down to studying, and not have so much time on my hand. =p That would be a real balanced life!

To mix around with all groups, and not to lose myself! That's the way!