Reflection

Before coming here, I knew that this would be a very reflective time in my life since I am on the other side of the world away from the busy-ness of everyday life back home.  I knew that this would be my own little "Eat, Pray, Love" journey.  And I was definitely right about this! :)

I have a lot of time to think reflect here.  I think it can be a good thing or bad thing sometimes.  You can drive yourself crazy by overthinking about things.  I was told the other day to "Stop Thinking!" because I was getting into overanalytical mode.  But most of the time, I like thinking about life and the craziness of it all. :)  I literally have to live my life one day at a time here.  I have no idea how long the universe will keep me here.  I can do everything I can do, but then the rest is ultimately up to the universe.  The last two years have taught me this.  I always thought I was going to be in a particular place for a certain period of time, but the universe proved me wrong over and over (and over) again.  So now I just have to live my life and forget the rest. 

I think this is where the extra thinking time comes in.  Back home, especially during the summer time we are constantly in planning mode and what's up ahead.  At this time of year, the rest of the weekends of summer would be planned now with showers, birthdays, picnics, etc.  This is always my favorite time of year because I like all the extra time spend with family and friends during the summer and I always have fun at these events.  The warm weather of summertime in the midwest is always a mood booster too. :) 

Now that I really can't plan more than a month in advance (and I don't have seasons to remind me that time is passing by), I literally have to enjoy each week as it comes.  This time is all about me and discovering who I am and what I want in life.  I think this process is continual throughout life no matter where you live and at what point in your life you are.  I don't have any ground breaking discoveries to share today, only continual evolution of the person I am today due to the experiences I am going through. :)

PS-Today is my 2 month anniversary of living in Singapore!