See You Soon, Sarah!

Things have been pretty hectic for me as of late as I'm finding my time in KL more eventful these days. I'm definitely starting to feel like the city is finally opening up to me and well I gotta say, it's about time. I took the plunge when I decided to move to KL from Singapore around August last year. To be honest during the first 5 months, things seemed uncertain. It was like starting all over again... Making new friends, building up a network and finding a job/something I enjoyed doing. It was more of an inconvenience than an issue the way I see it.

I was about ready to move back to Singapore in January as the unpredictability started to overcome my adventurous nature. My insecurities kept nagging at me asking "What the hell are you doing here?" Yeah, what was I doing here? I didn't quite have a plan. I'd jump on any opportunity to live somewhere else for the thrill of it because I've always depended on this faithful assurance deep inside that's confident in knowing that I'll find something to do no matter what. Someone I look up to once said to me, "Que sera, sera" (Whatever happens, happens). It's better to have tried and failed than regret not doing it and wonder what could have been.

I was ready to accept the reality that maybe it just wasn't meant to be. But just before the end of December, I got a call from a local radio station and was offered a job to do a small segment on the morning show and share Hollywood entertainment news. That was so up in my alley. I actually went for the casting more than a month before I got that call. I mean, it had been so long that I thought I didn't get it.

Man, I can't tell you how stoked I was after I put down the phone. Beyond. It was a sure sign that I should stay.

Which brings me to this girl, Sarah Lian. She's been such a gem and truly one of the most genuine people I know working in the entertainment industry. She's been welcoming and I'm grateful for all the help and guidance she's given me since I met her last year.

Sarah's left KL now and moving back to Canada to pursue her career. I have no doubt that she'll do well in anything she puts her mind into, especially with that very likeable personality and dynamic attitude she has. I can't thank you enough, Sarah. You've been such a great friend.

At Sarah's farewell party last Saturday.

To end this note, I just want to say - Never be too afraid, shy or insecure to put yourself out there. Do what you gotta do. It's never easy but it's usually worth it.