We've successfully completed move #2. Well, almost. Our belongings are still on a ship somewhere on the sea and (keeping all fingers crossed) will be delivered to us the first week of October.
I remember first moving to Singapore and really experiencing culture shock. Everything seemed completely foreign. The weather was hot and humid and Asian culture was very different from anything I'd experienced. However, everything was in English and everyone spoke English. Now in Switzerland, the culture is very similar to the US but everything is in German and you hope with all hope that someone behind the counter will speak English in whatever store you're in. We already had mail in our mailbox when we arrived but it was all in German. I had my first German lesson on Friday and oh boy. This will definitely be interesting.
Leaving Singapore was tough. I learned a lot about myself and was able to explore a part of the world that I never imagined I'd go. I met friends who I will treasure forever and who taught me so much about being a wife, a mom and an individual. Singapore will always have a special place in my heart.
Now it's time to move on to a new journey. I know it will bring new excitement and challenges. Especially now that in 8 weeks we will add our little bundle of joy to the Johnson clan. I'm hoping for a wonderful experience and I look forward to all that Europe has to teach me!
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