So Singapore’s been under a kind of lockdown for the past two months (or is it three?Wait, it’s already June??) called the… ugh, Circuit-Breaker.

There’s a lot to write about the struggles faced by a lot of people right now, especially those who can’t afford large apartments or even air-conditiong (it can go beyond 35 degrees Celsius on some days) and there is no way I’d be able to do them justice.

Instead, I’ll write about what I’ll miss about this period.

We’ve been quite fortunate. I’ve still got a decent job that allows me to work from home, a nearby supermarket that’s open 24-7, high-speed internet, and yes, air-conditioning as well.

The grass during this period has grown quite a bit, bringing me back to my mini-expeditions around the area when I was little.

This was way before all the development, and we were considered to be living in a remote area next to the forest. Well, as remote as you can be in Singapore at least.

I will miss this when the lockdown is lifted

So I procrastinated as usual, and this was supposed to be finished like, a month ago.

We’re now in Phase 2, and quite a few restrictions have been lifted. Sure enough, the lawnmowers returned and it’s like seeing my head after my first haircut in maybe two months?

The virus isn’t gone yet, but crowds have been thronging some areas. Yeah… does not fill me with a ton of confidence, especially with second waves appearing in China and Korea.

Fortunately I’m still able to work from home.

I can’t imagine how it must be to those who are aware of the risk and still have to get out there or they’ll starve. I’ve gotta say, this is hands down the best company I’ve ever worked for.

There’s reports of vaccines undergoing human trials, and I am hopeful.

Who knows, by the end of year we might even be back in Korea! And I’ll finally get to see Incheon and Seoul.

Until then, stay safe and hang in there!