One year in Singapore

It has been an year since we relocated to Singapore. In retrospect, the year does not seem very eventful but we have a lot to be thankful for. First of all it is a gamble to relocate out of New York to a small place like Singapore. It did not make any big difference to our life style as we have never chased the "American Dream". The logic that went into the relocation process - Singapore is one of the good cities to live in, closer to India located amidst the exotic locales of Southeast Asia and it could bring us one step closer to the ultimate relocation to India - are all still valid.

Kalyani was circumspect initially, but she seems to have adjusted well. Both the kids have started attending the school which is a major achievement. I have joined Deutsche leaving CS, trying to resurrect a career that has stagnated for a while. On a sad note lost grandpa who passed away at the ripe age of 93 years.

Well, to talk about Singapore it is definitely a good city, very clean, well laid out. But the cost of living has sky-rocketed since we arrived here with the rentals almost doubling in one year. With more and more expats arriving here the demographic is slowly changing from yellow to more coloured.

Grind

Off late, not getting time to blog. Every day is a grind, really trying to trudge through the stuff. Time management is a very important aspect of life. With 12 hour work days becoming a norm, I should try to manage my time effectively. Perception matters a lot in this world, I cannot believe myself when my boss told me twice in a week that I am spending less hours at work. This is the situation in an MNC and it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain work-life balance!

Vijaya Dasami

Happy Vijaya Dasami to near and dear !

60 years

Great moment dad! Best wishes on the eve of your 60th birthday. It is supposed to be an occasion of great importance, with the entire family getting reunited to celebrate. Wish at least we can celebrate 40th anniversary of you and amma's anniversary next year.

To borrow from the Four Square advt - May you, "Live life king size"! Happy Birthday Nanna.