I like to write and share with people what i'm going through. And apparently some people enjoy reading what i have to write. So i thought i should begin on a project that i will keep for life. A short online novel about my life in the amazing city of New York City. Here we go!

Introduction

People who know me know that Im a big fan of the TV show Friends. I have watched every single episode of that series at least 3 times and every time i watch it, i laugh at the same jokes even though i can totally see them coming. In fact, i still watch it here whenever there is a rerun in the evenings. Watching the six friends, namely Ross, Monica, Chandler (My favorite friend), Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, created a dream within me. I started to imagine how it would be like to live in New York City in Greenwich Village with 5 other friends, spending every moment of the day with one another, living every day like a comedy, filled with laughter and joy. That is my dream.

So when i was admitted into New York University, i knew that was where i was going. It was my chance to fulfill this dream of mine. I packed my bag and left for the Big Apple, bracing myself as the next chapter of my life begin to unfold. I knew it was going to be an amazing adventure, despite having no friends in the city. But i was not afraid. I knew i could make friends. But making friends that i could live with and become part of my party of six, that's probably the problem. Some of you are probably wondering: why couldn't you do this in Singapore? Singapore is a city and you already have friends that you have established in your 21 years, why not settle there?

To answer this, we have to face the truth. Let's be honest with ourselves. Singaporeans just aren't as fun as the americans... do you honestly imagine Singaporeans as the cast of Friends? It's a rhetoric question so don't even bother answering. And i always felt comfortable in the states. The land of freedom, alcohol and marijuana. Not that i indulge in them, but at least there is the option. Ok fine I indulge myself in the first two. Happy now?

Back to the main story. After a 24 hour flight which i survived by downing as much free wine as i can to knock myself out, I found myself at the world famous JFK airport to be disappointed by it. I imagined it to be flooded with people, but it was like a ghost town when i arrived. But i was not going to let this dampen my spirit. I got into a taxi to make my way to the city, and as i drew near to Manhattan, the skyline of the city made my heart pound. I was filled with excitement. I was finally in the city of dreams, where people come to pursue their dreams and find love. Or at least according to Jennifer Hudson in Sex and the City.

And before you know it, it has almost been a year. Life in the Big Apple moves so fast. There is so many things to do, see, hear, eat and enjoy. I excluded smell because unless you like the smell of sewage and vomit, i don't think you will find New York having a pleasant aroma. It is just so fast paced, which is why there are times you need to slow down and just reflect upon your life. Maybe do some free yoga at St Mark's or sip coffee in one of the local cafes. If you give up finding one, the starbucks at every street corner will suffice.

It was one of those days that i had just finished all my homework and was chilling in my friends' apartment. Alright fine. I finished all the homework that is technically due the day after. I live one day at a time. You can't fault me for that. I was just looking at my friend Thuy and Lilly making stupid sounds, wondering how i got myself caught up in this crazy bunch of people. And then i thought about the 3 guys and 3 girls from Friends. I looked in the room i was in. The room i practically spend more time in than my own apartment. 4 girls 1 guy. The 5 of us: Yawei, Lilly, Thuy, Melanie and myself. And i thought to myself: I am a long way away from my dream life.

And just at that moment, we all burst into song from a youtube video, and i realize, perhaps i am not that far off from my dream. Perhaps i am living my dream without even realizing it. And perhaps i am currently in the production of the pilot season of Friends II, starring me and my 4 girl friends in NYC Greenwich Village.
Signing out - 4/20/2009 11:17:00 AM

I like to write and share with people what i'm going through. And apparently some people enjoy reading what i have to write. So i thought i should begin on a project that i will keep for life. A short online novel about my life in the amazing city of New York City. Here we go!

Introduction

People who know me know that Im a big fan of the TV show Friends. I have watched every single episode of that series at least 3 times and every time i watch it, i laugh at the same jokes even though i can totally see them coming. In fact, i still watch it here whenever there is a rerun in the evenings. Watching the six friends, namely Ross, Monica, Chandler (My favorite friend), Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, created a dream within me. I started to imagine how it would be like to live in New York City in Greenwich Village with 5 other friends, spending every moment of the day with one another, living every day like a comedy, filled with laughter and joy. That is my dream.

So when i was admitted into New York University, i knew that was where i was going. It was my chance to fulfill this dream of mine. I packed my bag and left for the Big Apple, bracing myself as the next chapter of my life begin to unfold. I knew it was going to be an amazing adventure, despite having no friends in the city. But i was not afraid. I knew i could make friends. But making friends that i could live with and become part of my party of six, that's probably the problem. Some of you are probably wondering: why couldn't you do this in Singapore? Singapore is a city and you already have friends that you have established in your 21 years, why not settle there?

To answer this, we have to face the truth. Let's be honest with ourselves. Singaporeans just aren't as fun as the americans... do you honestly imagine Singaporeans as the cast of Friends? It's a rhetoric question so don't even bother answering. And i always felt comfortable in the states. The land of freedom, alcohol and marijuana. Not that i indulge in them, but at least there is the option. Ok fine I indulge myself in the first two. Happy now?

Back to the main story. After a 24 hour flight which i survived by downing as much free wine as i can to knock myself out, I found myself at the world famous JFK airport to be disappointed by it. I imagined it to be flooded with people, but it was like a ghost town when i arrived. But i was not going to let this dampen my spirit. I got into a taxi to make my way to the city, and as i drew near to Manhattan, the skyline of the city made my heart pound. I was filled with excitement. I was finally in the city of dreams, where people come to pursue their dreams and find love. Or at least according to Jennifer Hudson in Sex and the City.

And before you know it, it has almost been a year. Life in the Big Apple moves so fast. There is so many things to do, see, hear, eat and enjoy. I excluded smell because unless you like the smell of sewage and vomit, i don't think you will find New York having a pleasant aroma. It is just so fast paced, which is why there are times you need to slow down and just reflect upon your life. Maybe do some free yoga at St Mark's or sip coffee in one of the local cafes. If you give up finding one, the starbucks at every street corner will suffice.

It was one of those days that i had just finished all my homework and was chilling in my friends' apartment. Alright fine. I finished all the homework that is technically due the day after. I live one day at a time. You can't fault me for that. I was just looking at my friend Thuy and Lilly making stupid sounds, wondering how i got myself caught up in this crazy bunch of people. And then i thought about the 3 guys and 3 girls from Friends. I looked in the room i was in. The room i practically spend more time in than my own apartment. 4 girls 1 guy. The 5 of us: Yawei, Lilly, Thuy, Melanie and myself. And i thought to myself: I am a long way away from my dream life.

And just at that moment, we all burst into song from a youtube video, and i realize, perhaps i am not that far off from my dream. Perhaps i am living my dream without even realizing it. And perhaps i am currently in the production of the pilot season of Friends II, starring me and my 4 girl friends in NYC Greenwich Village.