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bel is in a pensive mood


Some people tell me that they have to build friendships all over again after being away from home for some time. And I always think I won't have to because I'm surrounded by really good friends back home... however I think recently I am a bit wavering. No doubt I am still enjoying being in London, enjoying my new friends, but I still do think of my friends back home from time to time. As the old fashioned saying goes, "one is silver, the other is gold".

I always blog about happy stuff as you can tell, but being human, there are down times too although I choose not to dwell on them too long. Maybe it's because I am spending my first CNY in London alone, I am craving for that bit of warmth from friends back home.. because sometimes I feel that I'm forgotten.

Now I feel that this blog is getting more one sided now (I don't even know who's reading it anymore except for the same few people commenting every now and then, which I am thankful for...) and I think I've reached the stage where those who read my blog know what is happening in my life but I know nothing about theirs. Maybe I am forgotten. Or maybe it's just me being too pensive.
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Pris said…
Hey dear Bel!

What you´re going thru is a very normal phase of someone living abroad. Yr friends haven´t forgotten abt u, ppl r jus bz. And I´ve accepted the fact that some of my closest / best friend(s) don´t even read my blog.

I used to be a bit upset, but its just that when they are so busy in Sg, they can hardly find time for anything else!

So yeah, take heart. God is with you and I believe with all my heart you´ll grow SO much during this season of being away from your comfort zone.

**HUGS!!**
12 February 2010 at 12:50
Sabrina said…
Hey lovely,

big hugs from me, too, although German and in London. ;) I go through phases like that, too. I'm sure you will feel a lot better now that CNY is over and once the sun is coming out you will be all happy and smiley and positive again!

Lots of love from me, big hug,

Sabrina
16 February 2010 at 09:44
Reginmars said…
hi there,
came across your blog through a friend of friend of friend..ok, you get the idea :) thought i'd drop by with a comment and hopefully bring some cheer! i'm based in Denmark now and into my 6th year of working abroad in various places. i do sometimes feel outta sight, and hence outta my friends' mind, but take heart that those closest to you are actually there for you though it doesn't feel so when you're physically miles away :) Keep your days purposefully filled!
17 February 2010 at 20:26
Belinda G. said…
hi all, thanks for your encouraging comments- really appreciate it.
17 February 2010 at 23:30
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