.. goodbye malaysia, Chao Anh(hullo) Vietnam !!

.. this would probably be my last post in Malaysia, i would be leaving Malaysian soil in a few hours, to be in Vietnam as an expatriate. I would definitely be back for my vacation, but i would not know when. This would probably the first time i would be writing this in this manner and tone, not like my previous posts. I feel excited about my trip, but at the same time, in great misery because i would be leaving a country i grew up in, and of course those who are dear to me.

.. I am very sorry to those whom i cannot see within my short 3 weeks of decision and preparation to leave the country. There is just too many too meet and too little time to do so. I promise, for my home trips you will see me. Check out this blog for updates on my schedules (just hoping really badly that i have proper Internet connection there).

.. this would be my very first time leaving the country, in such a drastic and sudden move, that i think would leave many baffled. I have left home before to work in other states in Malaysia for short stints, furthest would be a period of six months in Sabah, but those will not compare to the feelings i have for the "home" i'll be leaving behind now. Many would question why such decision is made, in such short period of time (those who knew the reason, i really appreciate your support as a friend, thank you !!), but to those does not know, think of this as a great opportunity for me to further my career.

.. would like to take this chance to document my appreciation and gratitude to a friend who had hosted me for the past three weeks. I would definitely repay you in kindness of same and even more when i see you in Vietnam after i have settled down in Ho Chi Minh. I take your statement of coming over seriously, and i await the day i have to wait for you in the airport and become your guide and translator around Vietnam. Of course i will not forget those i had dinner with, thank you for turning up and create sweet memories for me, every single one of those i know, is more than welcome to visit me. Do please "ta pao" roti canai for me when you come over ok ..!

.. i would not want to end this post in such a way that it seems that i will not be coming back to Malaysia again .. ever. This post might just sound so monotonous to everyone, but this would be the only place i could document and express my thoughts. This blog would be my window to my friends .. load this space up, and you would have glimpses of my life with Vietnam. I promise, it will be filled with pictures on your next visit, now that i have my own laptop and have more control on what i can store in my harddrive.

.. wish me luck and godspeed everyone, and i shall serve Vietnamese coffee to everyone from this private little window soon enough !