It's been more than a year.

So, it has been more than a year since I have moved to my new life. How has it been so far? All I can say is: I hope this is just the beginning, because it has been a wonderful experience (including the not-so-great moments).

A little over a year into my MPhil, and I am now worrying about the next stage of what will happen next: will I upgrade to a PhD? Or submit a new application and work on an entirely new thesis? Or will I take a year off from studying and work for a little while? One thing is for certain: I am not going back. I am here to stay, and that is all there is to that.

Even though I am not too sure what I am staying for (I could just as easily apply elsewhere if the mantra of "anywhere but home" is all that there is), I hope to find that out soon. Or just find it.

Will be flying back to Malaysia in a little more than a week. I have the second part of my third chapter to submit, loads of things to shop for, and other things that have to be written. I have come to the realization that going back to Malaysia has become a chore, not something to look forward to, but something to quickly get over with so that I can return to Hong Kong and resume my normal schedule. There are people that I will miss dearly. People who really matter. (Not that I am saying that I do not miss the people back in Malaysia, I do some of them, it's just, well, it's hard to explain).

Anyway, I don't really have much to say, just thought I'd post something up here after such a long hiatus. Hopefully the next time I open the dashboard I have something happier to say.