Breaking My Singapore Bubble

America, it is.

This past week I've been thinking of things that are going on back there a lot. It all started with the Hurricane Sandy hitting the Mid-Atlantic. Even though I was spoiled by Singapore's 90 degree days during that disaster, I was with you folks. I kept a close eye on the news while praying for your safety. I missed the historical Drexel closure and worked intensively on term projects and papers instead, boo! (I did celebrate Halloween with my neighbors, though. Eastern State Penitentiary should start hiring them; they did an awesome job scaring people off and turning TV lounges into haunted houses).

Election was another thing. You'd never know how much the international community is watching your election from here, America. Students from all over the world gathered at our Global Lounge nervously watching the votes being counted: many celebrated at the end, while few were disappointed. I had a mixed feeling towards the whole thing. However, a key take away is that no matter who the president is, God is still in His throne and Christ reigns over all. I had never felt such overwhelming gratefulness that my citizenship is not of this world, but is in heaven ruled by my Savior Jesus Christ.

Lastly, I have only one month left in Singapore and two months in Asia. It's time to register for courses to fulfill my degree requirements. I'm already set on staying full-time until graduation since the senior capstone course that I needed was closed for Winter term already; making it 2 courses that I really need for graduation to be postponed to Spring. I've also started  to look through the application for the year-long ministry internship which was quite lengthy. God has definitely been making me realize more than ever of my great insufficiency apart from Him.

This Singapore comfort bubble needs to be broken. Time for some real stuffs  to kick in.

Watch Out, Dragons are Taking Over the World!

I can’t believe my journey is starting in 3 weeks. The cool office that has been handling all the nitty gritty businesses of studying abroad presented a Pre-Departure Meeting last night. Sounds formal, eh? Trust me, it was a very fun and informative night for us Dragons who will be dispersed all over the world this upcoming Fall term. These are the places where we’re ready to blow some fire (kinda looks like a World Cup group brackets lol):

You can also think of it as a see-you-later pizza party for us. Being famous for treating us international dishes, they took a spin this time by serving us the Drexel staple: Ed’s Pizza. What can be more American and (Drexel-spirited) than that? Kudos to the cool office again!

Some key take-away from this meeting:

*Don’t get arrested, or plan on getting arrested

*Don't try to be the next Eduardo Saverin

*Contemplate once, twice, three times before calling Dani’s cellphone for emergency (She’s the awesome cool office coordinator)

*YOLO! Be adventurous! Get pumped!