J-emine's reflexionando

I was hoping to be a tad bit diligent and get down to writing on the last leg of my Tokyo adventure, the weekend jaunts outside of Tokyo, and locking down a new (work) adventure in Singapore – which had me bid sayonara to the land of all things kawaii (or kinky) and Hello Kitty (and no, I’m not that shallow – Japan means alot more to me than those adjectives), but the last 7 months had me in an adjustment mode.

Promise to get back to it as there’s lovely pictures of Kyoto, Nikko, Shirawaka- go, and other pockets of my 4 months there that I would love to jot down here.

So fast forward to now – let’s do a quick pulse check on what I’ve gotten myself into:

– Found a job back in Singapore – commenced in June and it’s been a pleasing 4 months in the new work environment

– Came back with a truckload of tolerance, gratitude and love for those around me (or willing to be stuck around me). 4 months alone there was a fabulous cultivation of ME. A personal journey that knows no boundaries – and I urge everyone to never contend but always reach and seek …

– Fell in love (or the idea of it/ or lets say fell in ‘like’ (very much).With someone I least expected – his presence in my life came like a whirlwind, felt I had the life punched out of me. It was exhilarating and euphoric.

– In relation to the above, you would have guess – whatever leaves you breathless, will probably also bring about untouched territories of hurt, pain, realization and many ‘wtf’ moments of ‘what the hell is wrong with me/you/us’. I’ve not worked out the ‘wtf’ issues yet – but on the contrary, is relishing the harsh lesson, as I know it’s Universe’s way of paving better things for me my soul (very metaphysical and zen, right).

– Finally, booked my trip back to NY. This year marks the 20th year that I left a place, fondly known as ‘home’. I’m looking forward to heading back and finishing off the trip with a stopover in Tokyo. Kinda like a full circle – heading back to a place of my (second) origin and to a place, that gave me a new leash of life in 2014.

– Last but definitely not least, after 6 years of refraining from letting the dearest Father see my tattoo…he finally saw it and didn’t hit the roof. Ahhh..freedom (the neck will say, as it goes around the house with the hair in a ponytail)

Thus, net-net some of the doubts, frustration and hurt – it sure has been a ride of a year. Now let’s see how this year will close up, whatever it is ..am ready for you!