Well, it’s official: I’ll be leaving Singapore this summer.
I’m moving back to the States where I’ll be working on my PhD at Yale!
As I was reminded these past few weeks, it turns out that making major life decisions is… not so easy. I don’t think I’ve been so on-edge since, well… since I decided whether or not to move to Singapore!
It’s a bit strange to know my days in the Little Red Dot are numbered, but I’m exited to move on to a new chapter in my life and for all the exciting things on the horizon!
I suppose it’s time to make a SG Bucket List. Who’s in for the Night Safari?
Suddenly in Asia 
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March 3, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Andrew
Congrats! I’m considering doing a brief stint in sg as well, and stumbled upon your blog. Seems like you’re having a great time! Enjoy your time left in Asia before transplanting yourself back to the US :D
March 3, 2011 at 2:51 pm
kierstens
Thanks! Good luck with your decision and let me know if you decide to move out this way.
March 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm
sheralyn
YAY! YALE! CONGRATS!!!! :) Whensabout are you leaving, lady? We have got to meet up before then!
March 3, 2011 at 2:52 pm
kierstens
Thank you thank you! Probably mid-late June – we’ll have to see how things unfold with the lease, etc etc… Yes, we’re long overdue for a catch-up!
March 3, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Crystal
Congratulations!
I’m all in for a trip to Night Safari…LOVE IT.
You should totally go see the Crane Dance before you leave Singapore.
While New Haven is generally just something we grit our teeth and drive by on the way to or from NYC, I do know a few cool things to drive to in CT if you’re going to have a car. I can’t recall if you know that area? And if you’re going to Boston…I used to occasionally fill in for the concierge at one of the hotels I worked at, and I worked for a tour company so I know all sorts of stupid stuff (and lived there 10 years). I also know some great spots in NYC that aren’t in the guide books.
Mostly I’ll be jealous that you’ll be shopping at Target again in no time!
March 4, 2011 at 9:03 am
kierstens
Oh great! I’m gonna be hiting you up for New England suggestions soon! I’m excited – I have a lot of friends in Boston and NYC, so I hope I’ll be able to see them (and Target) more frequently!
March 3, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Frenchy
Congratulations on your choice Kiersten!
Get ready to be cooooold! It must be freezing up there during winter!
xo
March 4, 2011 at 9:10 am
kierstens
Thanks! Yeah, it’s in between Boston and NYC, so definitely gonna be a change from the eternal summer that is sunny Singapore…bummer man – no more pool in February!
March 3, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Phua Chu Kang
Hale Yeah!
March 8, 2011 at 11:11 am
kierstens
Thanks, PCK ;-)
March 4, 2011 at 1:03 am
Sarah
Yay, K!!!! You can be confident in your decision (and I’m so excited to have you back in the States!).
March 4, 2011 at 9:10 am
kierstens
Yeahhhh I’m so excited to be closer to my sisters!!
March 4, 2011 at 1:56 am
Lisa McCaskill
Congratuations on grad school!!! I hope you enjoy it as much as my daughter is. It’s a lot of work but I think she enjoys the mental stimulation and she has a great cohort. I’ll miss your blog, though. It’s been a lot of fun reading about your adventures :)
March 4, 2011 at 9:11 am
kierstens
Oh that’s great! Where/what is your daughter studying?
Maybe I’ll just have to switch the blog title: suddenlyinschool(again)
March 4, 2011 at 10:29 am
kirsten
Oh! We should totally go out before you leave! :'( Flora and I were just talking dumplings… *yum yum*
March 4, 2011 at 10:38 am
kierstens
Totally in! I’ve never been to Din Tai Fung…
March 4, 2011 at 10:43 am
kirsten
Ooh then we should go! There’s even one at Resorts World Sentosa if you want to go to RWS. Hehe. When do you leave? (As a Singaporean I have no concept of when “summer” actually starts.) I’m not sure if we’ll be able to find a time before I go to Thailand on the 11th, and I won’t be back until the 21st.
March 4, 2011 at 10:56 am
kierstens
Probably not until June…so we still have time! Yeah, let’s go to the DTF at RWS! I haven’t been there yet either!
March 4, 2011 at 11:19 pm
kirsten
Sounds like a good thing to put on your Singapore Bucket List! :D
March 7, 2011 at 8:29 am
kierstens
Done, and done!
March 6, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Fidel
Congratulations Kirsten! Check you out!
Well if you can wait about a week, I’d love to join you and your mates at the Night Safari. I was thinking of signing up for a tour there.
Have you been to Bintan Lagoon? I might stay there for a weekend while in Singapore.
March 8, 2011 at 11:12 am
kierstens
Thanks Fidel! Haven’t been to Bintan Lagoon, but I think I’m behind everyone else – most of my friends have been and enjoyed it!
March 7, 2011 at 8:28 am
Clement
wow! Impressive!! Congrats Kiersten! Not as nice as UNC though! ;)
March 7, 2011 at 8:29 am
kierstens
Thanks, Clement! I should around in NC sometime this summer so let’s plan on catching up!
March 10, 2011 at 8:44 am
Clement
I definitely hope to see you at one point this summer! :)
I have been waiting for an invitation to visit you somewhere in asia…
March 8, 2011 at 10:58 am
Flora
I’m super late to this comment thread, but 1. YAY! and 2. AWWW!
We should have dinner soon. And I hope you’re throwing a going away party.
March 8, 2011 at 11:10 am
kierstens
Thank you! For sure there will be a party(ies)!
March 8, 2011 at 10:59 am
Flora
And PS I want to go to the Night Safari with you guys!!
March 8, 2011 at 11:10 am
kierstens
Definitely! I want to organize something early April.
March 9, 2011 at 2:12 pm
notabilia
Imma in for the night safari as well. SO MANY CONGRATS. What a wonderful opportunity. If you need any New Haven help, let me know. Lots of friends who either went to and/or teach at Yale. Definitely need to catch up with you before you leave!
March 18, 2011 at 9:57 am
emily
Excellent news!