last

And so, this is how the last night of Bris09 is like for my female owner.

Still awake at 0200hr, not wanting to sleep, feeling upset about having to say goodbye to Korean Jogging Kaki.

Happily, she had a little cheer from her Impromptu Frens, right after crying. They had sent an email to welcome her home and to organise a gathering on Tuesday. *touched*

As the saying goes, time flies. It seems like yesterday when the Balcony bided goodbye to my female owner as she embarked on her second year of studies. She knew that she would be gone for 10 months straight.

Her first month started rocky. No house to stay, no placement confirmed. Still missing Singapore. New bible study group. Meant that she had to make friends all over again.

Her second month remained rocky. Placement was dodgy. School started. She regretted choosing certain subjects.

Third month (April). Turning point of the year (and maybe life?). She started to experience God in a real and intimate way.

The months flew by after that. There were less tears and emo periods as compared to 2008. Her social networks started building up as she immersed herself in overseas living. Blessings after blessings flooded her life.

In recent months, she became so attracted to OZ way of life that she started to wonder if she had lost touched with Singapore. Maybe it is really time for her to return to Singapore, to reconnect with her roots and her loved ones. If there is one word to sum up Bris09, I believe my female owner would choose “awesome” or “life-changing”. She says that she is not the same person who left for Brisbane in Feb 09.

Anyway, we turtles are getting really excited to see her again! Time to reconnect with her too!