Just Breathe 22 March 2009

As I sit on this bed, in this apartment, in this country of Singapore, on this part of the globe, I still don't know what I consider this place. What I mean by that is; I don't know how to articulate or quantify its significance. I lived here for five years (ages 2 through 7) and have been back here quite a few times (three or four times: 2003 or 2004, 2006 and 2008). But can I say I grew up here? I've lived a lot of places but the two longest stints have been Singapore and Orange County, and I did the most of my growing up in Orange County. But I wouldn't have grown up the way I did if it weren't for my experiences abroad, notably in Singapore. And above all else, I really enjoy it here and despite my inability to put my finger on why or how, it means a lot to come here and it means a lot when I leave.