March On to Autumn

Summer is over. To be honest, it was over-rated. All Singaporeans who grew up in Singapore should have no problems coping with Perth's summer. For all its hype, it bothered me for a mere 2 weeks. Even so, I cannot imagine having to work the same way in a Singapore steel workshop any hot day of the year. When it comes to causing discomfort, the humid heat of Singapore is still more formidable.

Autumn begins in March here, so it's autumn as we speak. Prior to migration, I visited Perth twice in the winter and once in summer so this would be my first ever Autumn in Perth. 

My supervisor Steve, a local, was spot on in his observations. The winds of change tells a story. The last time we experienced it in mid summer, the followup was the intense heat that last 2 weeks. For the last two days, there were the same strong winds at 2am when I drove back home. It coincides with the end of Summer. Spooky.

March is going to be interesting. First, Patrick will collect his car in a day's time. Along with a bored-stiff tai tai (Denise), it could be the start of many outdoor trips for all of us. Needless to say, the better weather expected in Autumn is a encouraging factor.

Next, Penny is coming to Perth in a week's time. Well, Penny said she was inspired after reading my blog and decided to call it quits at Ernst & Youngs to migrate to Perth. Hmm. Let's let not the Singapore Government hear too many of such stories. People like Penny (she's Malaysian) are the cheaper, faster and better treasures that our government loves. If the blog enticed more FTs away from Singapore, I'll be branded as a terrorist, if not already.

Lastly, I'll get my first visit at the end of March. My 2nd sister is coming to Perth for a short tour with her family. I am looking forward to carrying her 1 year old baby to have a feel of how Albany is going to feel like in a while. Meanwhile, it's comforting  to know I will be finally seeing a kin here. It feels somewhat like getting a visit in prison. Maybe not. It is a very unique feeling.

Meanwhile in Singapore, Maggie started work in her new company, her husband and my buddy Aku began his upgrading course. It was something I encouraged both of them to do awhile back. Strangely 
it didn't seem like either of them will leave their comfort zone 2 years ago. I'm happy they stepped out. That reminds me, Aku has not raved about Liverpool FC actually winning something this season, perhaps he has already converted to be a Manchester United fan to make friends with laoniang Julia, the beautiful scrapbook grandmistress. Tucky assembled his new PC at last, after enduring his old one for years.

A new season, another chance to start afresh. I wish everyone (special mention to Ang Jia Qin) will receive dividends in what you guys set out to achieve in this coming season. Our life force is draining by the seconds, so go forth and live life.

8 comments:

  1. haha you very long no hear aku scold liverpool liao lolx

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  2. Car collected today.

    This weekend is long weekend. Great.

    Western Australia, here we come.

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    1. Let's roll man!! Denise, where are you? we need you to organize....

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  3. Yes yes... I'm reaching in 2 days time counting start from today.... but I havent packed my luggage yet... Luckily you all are there ... Hope my adoption period wont last too long for the next visit back to Malaysia.....

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  4. i already asked Alvin if we can bring u along to his house for BBQ. He said ok. So, u'll not feel so lost like what we did in the first few months. better start than us already

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    1. Hahaha.... Thanks for it ..... I anyway well trained to be walking up and down by myself already.. exploring is interesting ... hahah ....Hope to see those friends soon....

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    2. what's walking up and down by yourself ah?

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