Quick Update

I apologize for the big gap in posts! I don’t mean to make this post a list of excuses but seriously my days in San Francisco have flown by because it’s been a series of event one after the other. Right after I returned from my mini trip to Japan in May, I engulfed myself in job searching. After a few short term stints I finally landed myself in a full time temp position. Things were cruising when I decided to make the stunning move to kick Georgetown and attend University of Geneva in Switzerland for my masters. Work then surmounted to about 50hrs a week so I’ve been toiling away whilst preparing my residency visa, looking for housing, organizing my boxes for the move, and getting my life in order before I start my new life in Europe. I really haven’t had a chance to breathe to be honest. Every time I had some free time, I should’ve updated this blog but instead I just wanted to take a minute to take a quick pause from everything that has passing through my life.

It’s been one year since I quit my job at Credit Suisse. It’s also a year since I left Tokyo, the city I love so dearly and my second home. My days were filled with anxiety in the early stages but I was also filled with excitement and hope. Nevertheless, one year ago I would’ve never imagined where I am now.  Today I can proudly say I am so glad I made this decision. I feel great and I could not have been happier. Moreover, the things I have experienced in just one year has completely changed my life for the better. And while I can’t say I am richer or wiser, I can definitely say my eyes are now opened in a completely new way. It sounds a bit exaggerated but I feel a bit enlightened. Not so surprising when I’ve been working with monks for 5-6months eh?

I would just like to take a moment to thank everyone who’s supported me, namely my family and friends who have cheered me on even in the scariest moments. Also to R who has been my greatest support in all the decisions I have made and made me laugh every day in the most quirky humor possible, even on my darkest days.

I have about a bit over a week until I take off and I’m fully ready to embark on my next step. In the next coming weeks I would slowly like to upload what I have been up to since my days back from Cambodia. Please stay patient and I won’t let you down I promise!