Aug 01 2007
I’ve Been a Bad Blogger
I suck at blogging. I wrote only one entry last month, and I failed to mention that I moved to another country last week. To quote my friend Chrissa in her latest e-mail:
I’m surprised you haven’t broadcast to the world that you’re already in Singapore! I mean, it’s a freakin’ change of permanent residency!
Bad, Nikki! In my defense, I had every intention of posting a pre-flight entry last weekend, but as they say, the best intentions are fraught with frenzied last-minute packing 
So how have I been? I won’t say I’m homesick, but I do miss many of the people and things I left behind. I miss my occasionally grumpy dad, my crazy friends and my hyperactive dogs. I miss watching TV with my aunt Cecile. I miss hanging out with my aunt Irene and her 500 cats. I miss having inane, three-hour-long phone conversations with Chrissa. I miss eating my mom’s pasta.
But that’s to be expected. I have a great life back home; of course I miss it! All things considered, however, I think I’ve been adjusting very well. In fact I’ve already found several things to love about this country. Public transportation is a dream here compared to the dingy buses and annoying jeepneys of the Philippines. I can walk to the supermarket at midnight without fear of being mugged. And have I mentioned how insanely clean Singapore is? It’s so clean that there’s only one brand of alcohol-based hand sanitizer available, and it’s thrice as expensive as any of the many brands sold in the Philippines.
I have a feeling that the longer I stay the more I’ll appreciate this country. Now if only I can get my family and friends to all move here, too…
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Robbie 08.01.07 #
You don’t suck at blogging, less is more!
And don’t say you’re not homesick, I don’t think there’s another word for it.
Other than being homesick, looks like Singapore is like a dream compared to other country’s, if you miss your friends and family, there’s always a transport back to visit them.
(probably not cheap).
Angel 08.01.07 #
I’ve been wanting to hear from you for so long! (Pero kilala kita Nikki, tipid ka talaga sa entries!)
I’m glad you’re enjoying Singapore, gosh I’m so jealous! Sasama ako sayo the next time you visit us here in the Philippines
Eugenio 08.01.07 #
Hey Nikki! I agree with Robbie, you aren’t a bad blogger!
I just want to say that I LOVED your blog and your work. Keep with the awesome work!!
Cya!
Aleli 08.01.07 #
hi Nikki! I don’t even know what you’re doing in singapore…
Hah, but essentially, it’s like you’re still here in the philippines, because of your web presence
I hope you still get to blog cute fun stuff!
izza 08.01.07 #
I heard from some office mates that it really is easy to get around in Singapore. Bah. Public transportation is always better in other countries!!! I wish they’d improve our system here. I want a subway as intricate as the London Underground! LOL And oh to walk outside at midnight without fear of getting mugged!!! I envy you.
Amanda 08.02.07 #
Awww, glad you’re having a reasonably good time now, despite the fact you’re missing your family and friends. You do manage to stay in regular contact with them right?
ephi 08.03.07 #
I’ve always wondered, why are you moving to Singapore?
katherine 08.04.07 #
Nikki! *tackle hugs you*
This is an overdue post! I miss you! T_T
Singapore is called the city of fines, right? Haaa… if the police really implemented the laws in the Philippines then we would probably have a clean environment too… Oh well…
I hope you get to post pictures soon! Take care! (By the way, do you want us to send you hand sanitizers? Since it’s so expensive to buy there… Hehehe… just kidding!
)
Rafia 08.06.07 #
Singapore seems like a great country to visit, there are a lot of Indians and Muslims there so that would be cool for me anyways.
I’m glad you’re adjusting to your new life. How far is it from the Philippines?
kasi 08.07.07 #
heey there.
love the layout its neat,
keep up the great job.
xox.
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Jez 08.10.07 #
Nice layout
I’ve been to SG last summer for vacation, it was a clean place. Love it!
Skye 08.11.07 #
I love Singapore so much! I’m considering moving there after I graduate, and every single one of my family is urging me to work there instead of Western countries.. We’re so Chinese-centered. I bet won’t get home sick when I do move… I love being alone. Haha
I hope you’re enjoying!
Jem 08.15.07 #
Jeez, if I’d moved to a new country I think I’d tell the world.. what took so long?
Good to hear you’re settling in well though 
Ashley 08.19.07 #
I’ve been bad about blogging lately too. I’m glad I haven’t missed anything since I last visited your site though! Sounds like you’re having a great time even though you miss friends and family. I hope things even get better.
undextrois 08.24.07 #
nice site. why the name bottlesky?
Fran 08.25.07 #
We might be going to SG to visit some of my friends there.
anyway I like your blog, neat and very appealing.
Belinda 08.25.07 #
Congratulations on the move to Singapore! I have heard about how insanely clean it is there. I hope everything works out wonderfully for you there!