Day 1

Departure @ Changi
Well, for the first time in my life, I experienced such conflicting emotions. I was excited about the trip, my project, the friends I would be going with. At the same time, I felt something heavy, and indescribable. It was holding me back, and I know it was due to the people in Singapore.

Especially those newly formed friendship from BA Society 10/11. We have started to really bond through a recent event a few days before the trip, and now we have to be apart from each other. Saying goodbye wasn't easy as I thought it would be.

But I'm thankful for those who sent me off, in a way, they assured me that they would be fine while I'm gone. And I would do well in Shanghai and make them real proud.

Arrival @ Shanghai

The first feeling of Shanghai to me was, it is very similar to Singapore. The vibe, the surroundings and the people. They would just mind their own business and appear to be 'unfriendly'.

The traffic here is very dangerous and that is something I would want to keep in mind and be on the lookout when crossing the roads.

I am certainly looking forward to discover more of Shanghai, about the people in particular to further improve interpersonal communication skills. Communicating with someone who thinks in a totally different language may lead them to different decisions on same situations, with all else constant. That would give me an insight to their minds.

Day 1 in Shanghai

Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of the OIP and actually I didn't have a formal shirt with me as I was not unable to find it while packing. I had free time today to get it, but being I had to abide by the buddy system and stay with Jeremy. Thankfully, someone offered to lend it to me.

I'm lucky this time, but I think I should work on my discipline and stick to rules, and at the same time, learn to work with limitations. Honestly, I have way less freedom now then back in Singapore, and that is something I have to adapt to, before it jeopardize anything else.