The pilot said as we landed back in SG.

"Home," I thought. This is where I belong - whatever that has happened over the past five months were a temporal safe haven that isn't a place that I have a permanent place in.

As the pilot took off from the runway of Melbourne airport, I bit on hard on my lips - hoping to stop the tears from falling. I failed as I expected. Tears just fell down uncontrollably and my heart felt so heavy. Leaving Canberra has already left me in tears once, and made me feel as though the whole bubble has burst; I wasn't expecting this second round of tears as I make my way home.

I've lost count how many people have already asked me this question. If I were given a second chance to choose again, I'd not hesitate and still choose Canberra in a heartbeat.

A place that I had no knowledge of five months ago is now the place that holds so much cherished memories for me.


To Canberra,
Thank you. As boring as how others may claim about you, you reflect your own unique beauty. The quietness and empty streets - I find peace in them. The weather that fluctuates and surprises everyone - I love every bit of it. The countless cafes around - I loved every cup of flat white and hearty breakfast that you serve.

The fresh air, the environmental-friendly and loving city, the small community - everything about it is just so beautiful.

This is a goodbye for now, but I will be back. :-)