Today will be my last day in Joo Chiat, a place I called home and office for the past three and a half years. This place was love at first sight. I remember the exact feeling the first time I stepped into the house. I loved it so much I didn’t dare to negotiate the rental for fear that I might lose it. After these years, I feel it is justified and I love it to bits. Unfortunately, all good things have to end somewhere, especially this house; meant to be a temporary solution until I get my own.

I have been busy packing for the past week and running back and forth, checking on renovations, etc. This week has been intense, but I love that intensity. It’s just one of those things that make you both tired and happy, like having a newborn. I saw the new place in its original state, knocked down, patched up, slowly crafted and finally doing up the finishing touches. Although it’s far from move in condition the last I checked, I am targeting a move in by end of this month. Come August, the new place will be ready. I can’t wait.

For now, I thank the current place for the opportunities that it provided and the shelter over my head. Someone once told me, “you have to experience staying in a shophouse once in your lifetime”. I did it and it was truly an amazing experience. Thank you 110. You have been awesome.

Here’s an image from this morning’s shoot. My last shoot coming from this house:)