life is one day and one night. enjoy it.

The title of this entry is taken from a note I found at the hostel I am staying at in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I am only here for the weekend, but even in the course of 24 hours I have had such a great time. KL is a big city, I compare its chaos and "hustle and bustle" a bit to LA. There are constantly people asking you to jump in their charter bus to a next city, or a taxi driver offering a ride...people are desperate for any business they can take.

We are staying at a hostel called the Reggaehouse, its quite nice. For about $12 USD a night we have a room (a bed with springs, who knew how much of a hot commodity this would be), air conditioning :), internet, tv, and a safe place to come to. The funny thing is that although I appreciate having these things, I don't find them to be any sort of highlight this weekend...I love the people staying here. This morning, over breakfast, I chatted with 2 girls from England and a girl from Denmark- who is on her way home from studying in Australia. In the little amount of time we spoke it was just incredible to hear the places they had been in the course of a few months...the things they had seen...the things that they learned to appreciate. All 3 of them are on their way back home, the thing they dread the most is the routines....all the things they 'have to do'...I feel like that is the hardest part of traveling, going back to the 'life you live' [or don't live] depending on the perspective you take. Fortunately, I won't have as much of a culture shock (i don't think) when I get home because I am developing a routine in Singapore...with classes, study groups, tutoring, church, etc... but I feel that one day I would just like to set off on a journey..with no intentions but to enjoy the world...to see God's creations...to meet people...to live without the restraints of time/plans/etc.. one day.

I don't know what we're doing today, but the one thing I can count on is an adventure :). That's just a part of every day abroad, theres always something to explore...places, people, traditions, things... its a learning experience every minute. I love that. Just wanted to let you know I was alive and I am truly enjoying my time here..in Singapore and every where else. I hope all is well with you. Miss you. x