a Journey

I don’t know if it’s a good thing that time is whirring past since I came back to Shanghai. But I do know I hated feeling so tired back in Singapore, and the fact that a lot of the nights out were spent in a sleepy-stoned daze. Rar. Plus I wish my camera had been working back then. :|

It’s always such a thin fine line we tread in life. I like being busy, because I feel as though I am doing something with my life. But when in retrospect, most times I wish I’d been less productive and had just taken the time out and spent it with people. Sometimes the short term rush of accomplishment from tasks overshadows the tedious need to invest patience and time with people.

But in the long term, it’s my memories with people which bring the smile and occasional tear.

And last night, when I was so tempted to turn in early whilst waiting for Sharon, Ivan and Ethan to come back with Qiang… let’s just say I am so glad I didn’t sleep before they arrived. :)

Last night’s sleepover (I guess that’s the best way to describe it?) was the best night so far in Shanghai. Beats the shopping, 新天地, the Bund… Not that those places aren’t amazing. But simply because the friendship and camaraderie helped make me realize that Shanghai is to be home for the next few months. Playing 大堤 (Taidi) and Texas Holdem with a whole new group of people was interesting and refreshing. And the fact that the whole atmosphere was so relaxed helped to reassure and confirm the feeling of familiarity which has started to set in recently.

Home, at least it’s starting to come to mind now. And the sudden snowflakes shower this morning... twas lovely*