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Life updates - Sep 2019

It has been such a long time since I'm back here. I guess I had been too caught up with life recently.

In a few months' month's time, a new journey awaits. I can't decide if I'm excited or depressed about it. But I know I'm definitely glad for the few months' break that it would afford me.

Anyway, thinking of happier stuff, I have completed my baking package at ABC cooking studio. I will do a comprehensive review on it when I have more time but in short, I would say, "Go for it~!" It had been painful on my wallet but it had also been one of the most enjoyable highlights of 2018. I even managed to bake scones a few times at home despite my busy schedule! Do jio me if you are interested in a trial class for ABC cooking studio! You will get to go for the trial lesson for a cheaper price ($28) while I get to go for free :D And the best part of it all is that they DO NOT hardsell. (PL enjoyed his time there too. We were contemplating if we should wait till a better recipe comes along but we figured that we would be too tired in the upcoming months to actually enjoy the whole process.)

On language learning, I have been progressing pretty well(I hope :P). I have started using a BuJo to clock my language learning and progress and it has been a pretty smooth journey so far, despite my slow progress in Russian. I guess there is always this nagging thought at the back of my head to switch back to a Japanese job should this current one not work out, which is why I have been diligently practising Business Japanese when I could have progressed more with another language (I must admit that learning the basics of a new language is definitely much faster than progressing in a language that you are advanced in.)

I must admit that travelling has been a low priority this year since I got to know of my condition. It has been tough, to be stuck in Singapore while seeing others fly and enjoy themselves overseas. Looking at it positively, I got to save a lot of money since I didn't go anywhere since the Laos trip and cruise in Feb. It will be another lull one next year, I think. :(

One good thing that came out of this is the tremendous amount of love gotten from the hubby. His care and concern throughout this period has been the lighthouse through this dark and difficult time. I am pretty amazed that he sustained it throughout these few months instead of slacking off after a while. Giving me a rub/massage every night is admirable; and with the exception of one night, he has never missed any sessions even though I may have fallen asleep. And he willingly took over the chores especially when I broke out in rashes halfway throughout this journey.

All in all, I'm pretty thankful for the past 3/4 of this year. Last year had been a difficult one and I'm glad this year has been working out so far :) Hasta Luego!

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