It happened out of the blue. About 4 weeks ago, I got a call from a recruitment firm asking if I was interested in a position in Singapore. That weekend itself, I took a bus down for an interview. They expressed interest on the spot.. another week of deliberation and negotiation, and *snap* just like that, I made a life changing decision to start a career down south.
Some outdated photos from my interview trip to Singapore..
Night celebration at China One in Clarke Quay, Jesse (far right) also happened to be in Singapore for an interview as well.
The performing band at China One – Tabula. Jacq claims the lead singer very yong sui wor. Regardless, they brought the house down with awesome renditions of great rock songs.. the eager to party crowd contributed too, as the dance floor turned into a semi mosh pit.
Saw this when exciting Suntec City. What a way to keep your kids occupied right? I wonder what happens when they run out of air…
Between then and now, I’ve gone down another 2 times to settle my lodgings there. I’ll be staying with Jacqueline, who was JUST going to rent a HDB unit there and so coincidentally, was looking for a housemate to take up one of the two rooms. 
The entire unit came completely unfurnished, so the both of us had tonnes of shopping, cleaning, assembling and decorating to do. Although we got most of the cheapest stuff from Ikea, we still easily overspent our budget. The end result however was pretty pleasing – a place I’m more than happy to call home for the coming years ahead (despite the TINYYY kitchen and toilet)..
Here are some of the before and after shots of the place. 
Please don’t mind the ladder and poles in the ‘before’ images – they were left there by the landlady. Room isn’t 100% personalized yet, but most of the furnitures are there now. Managed to fit in a queen bed, drawer set, spacious desk, and a 3 door wardrobe (after doing up the floor, lighting and air-conditioning). Temporarily missing – curtains, my PC , desk chair, tower fan and a bookshelf..
Living room! Limited space, so it includes dining area as well. Moved the fridge in, dining set, couch, TV bench (not visible) – and will be bringing in some other stuff later.
Moving to Singapore may be one of the biggest decisions I have ever taken. I’ve never left home before (having completed my degree locally), and this will be my first time experiencing independent life abroad. Although I’ve been reminded countless of times that its just 5 hours drive away from home – I have to remind them in return that it simply isn’t the same.
I’ll only be able to head back to Malaysia once a month for 1 night at most due to my hectic work schedule. On top of that, I’ll be bonded in Singapore for at least 1 year, and I plan to continue on there after that. I won’t have extended holidays (like when you studied overseas), and I have NO IDEA when I’ll permanently return to Malaysia.
I’ll be leaving behind more than I can list here.. my family, my friends (ALL OF YOU!), the comfort of home, the freedom of traveling ANYWHERE at ANYTIME with my car, etc.. Of course I’ll be gaining much as well – character building (I need to unspoil myself), better career prospects, earning foreign currency and more. As excited as I am on this upcoming adventure, I’m bracing myself to endure the inevitably approaching loneliness and homesickness.
I will really miss you guys……
Kok on October 13, 2008
bring your porn and books!
Edmund Loh on October 13, 2008
Haha cool!
You’ll probably find me in Singapore too.
Jennifer on October 14, 2008
at least if u miss home, its just a bus ride away…sniff sniff
soo on October 15, 2008
if i m going to spore, can i stay at ur place??
and also, i wanna play at suntec too ! [the bola] ..
FoOie on October 15, 2008
Kok : Haha, of course.
Edmund : Yeah man, since you go down so often..
Jen : ok ok, hehe – you are MUCH further from home
– I’m a whiner 
Soo : SURE.. just don’t let your bf jealous enuff hahaha
M* on October 15, 2008
Danna-san,
I’ll miss you. Sorry I wasn’t able to attend tonight’s little soiree, am not feeling too great
All the best in Singapore. And do remember to buy your favourite [and one and only geisha] a nice designer label handbag
nict on October 16, 2008
for the love of god, get laid in SG.
FoOie on October 17, 2008
… i have such GREAT friends…
Emily T on October 19, 2008
LOL @ previous two comments from your friends!
Oh so that’s the story of you making such a life changing decision to uproot yourself. But I think it’s not the money nor the character building crap, it’s the hot chicks (that of course includes Jacq as well) in SG right??? Hee, I knew it!
Anyway, nice cosy-looking pad you have there with Jacq, I must so visit you guys! Above all that, do make the most out of your stay in Singapore, and I sincerely hope that homesickness won’t hit you and that you’ll meet lotsa pretty girls!
jen on October 22, 2008
SsssIIiiiiiiiifoooooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!
so soon di u leaving for spore ?
wat happen to our meet up ?
guess London took up a lot of my time ?
nvm –
see u in singapore in dec !
should be dropping by for a visit !
FoOie on October 23, 2008
Emily : Thanks sooo much for your kind words.. although I don’t have very good impression of Singaporean girls
Will definitely be looking forward to your visit though!
Jen :JenNnNNNNNNnnn! Yeahlar, you go London for sooo long haha, now got no chance to say goodbyes to you liao..
But yeah, do come for Christmass! 
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