✤ Life Log ✤ < life update >
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| The universe pooping on us. |
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| 2024. |
I'm about to leave for Australia soon for my studies, which is a huge deal. I'll be there for the next 3 years, probably more if I decide to settle down there and get a job. Just been reckoning with that these couple of days. The time for departure is drawing nearer and nearer. And though I'm glad to leave for someplace better, it makes me want to appreciate the remaining time I have, and the spaces I occupy here.
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| Salted Egg Fish in "Taste Good", Rochor |
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| View while waiting for cab. |
I recently went to Singapore, almost 2 weeks ago actually, and got to see my friends! It was nice. In a way it's sort of my final hurrah there. I really felt like I found and fostered a community there. For context, I studied there for 3 years in an art school. Really had the best moments of my life there, both ups and downs. It was full of self-discovery and actualization, exploration and expression. I'm glad I got go around to my usual spots, see some wonderful art & exhibitions, and just say my (for now) goodbye to this city.
Currently I'm back here in Batam, dreading interactions with certain family members, and desperately waiting for the CNY formalities to be over with. The good things about this holiday are the food & seasonal snacks (thanks Mom!), and angpao (red packets). Some of the music are pretty good too! Especially the older ones. They make me feel nostalgic.
The past few days have just been quite restful to be honest. I'm glad to have spent some meaningful quality time with my mother, we are quite close. Needless to say I'll miss her a lot. The next time I'll write here I'll probably be in Australia already, trying to settle in a new environment.
I'm listening to T42 (what's new), but more so recently. I feel it's a way for me to stay more connected to Singapore despite leaving far away. I'm sad to leave my friends.
Although there are bittersweet feelings, I am also determined to do well there in Australia, really build a life for myself. Find a community where I feel accepted and safe, like I did in Singapore.
I recently had a conversation with my online friend - who's also Indonesian - she randomly asked me if I now have a Singlish accent? and you know what.. I do. I've realized how much my accent has changed. Although I code switch depending on the person, I honestly don't know if I can go back to a more Americanized accent like before. I like my current accent though. It reminds me of the different environments I've been in. My experiences are squeezed tightly by metaphorical hands into a voice box, and what comes out is a noise that is direct and undisguisable. Well, to a certain extent.
♪♫ Song of The Week! ♪♫ < a song that I've been vibing to recently or that I want to highlight >
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| 'South of The Border' album cover; image from Spotify. |
夏の女優 (Natsu No Joyuu) by Yoshitaka Minami; from the album: South of The Border.
This artist's voice is just to die for. Although I'm not really into a lot of male singers or bands in general, there are some that hit the spot, and he is definitely one of them. The songs that I've heard from him have a sultry sort of almost seductive vibe. It's one of those that you just suddenly remember and be like "wow, I should listen to that". I find that I am more into male musicians from decades ago rather than contemporary male voices. I'm not sure if 70s J-Pop is to your taste, but I suggest give it a listen!
This post was a bit rambley but I hope you enjoyed reading it nonetheless.
As this blog goes on, I'll try to make it more entertaining. I already have ideas for segments that I want to include over time. Let's see how it goes!
p.s. decided to add images last minute to spice up the post. all images are my own unless stated otherwise.
Goodnight!
Hope you have a restful evening, dear reader.
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