Miaijita

It Was A Long Time Ago

miaijita · December 29, 2020December 30, 2020

My friend and I went to a weird artsy dinner event a few months ago. I couldn’t remember much of the details but my friend still does vividly. I only remember how awkward it was. When I tried to tell this story to others, my friend needed to fill in the details for me. “Ah …

Friend or Enemy

miaijita · December 28, 2020December 25, 2020

This is one of the enlightening quotes I’ve heard this year. When you’re in a relationship, just watch how the other person treats their worst enemy, because eventually they’ll just redefine you as enemy and you’ll get to feel that behavior. I think the number one criteria I look for in a relationship is that …

How I Secured My Work Visa in Germany

miaijita · December 27, 2020December 26, 2020

I used to think that it was almost impossible to work in Europe without having to study here or marry a European. Now I know that it doesn’t have to be the case. It might not be easy to get a work visa in Germany, but it is definitely achievable. And here is how you …

Let Things Hurt

miaijita · December 26, 2020December 26, 2020

During the start of Covid-19 lockdown, a good friend in Singapore reached out to me. He told me that he was having a hard time with the whole isolation. I felt bad to hear that and offered him an advice to look at the bright side. Despite of it all, he was blessed with good …

Alone in a Bar

miaijita · December 25, 2020December 25, 2020

“You went to a bar by yourself???”, I asked my friend Val in disbelief. She came to Singapore for a visit and on her first a couple of nights here, she went to a speakeasy by herself. She just answered confidently, “Why not?”. I couldn’t picture myself doing that. Normally I don’t mind going anywhere …

My Perfect Christmas Day

miaijita · December 24, 2020December 23, 2020

Lots of sleep, lots of sweats, lots of good food, and lots of love. I wish you a very merry Christmas!

2020 Moments & Milestones

miaijita · December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

My friend shared me her Annual Review template. Initially I was hesitant to do it because I did not think I have done much this year. After I wrote these timelines, it made me feel content and hopeful. Even though 2020 was not an ideal year for many of us, I am still very grateful …

Current Favorite Restaurants in Berlin

miaijita · December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

It feels like I’ve only arrived in Berlin yesterday, but I have been here for 4 years now. How time flies. When it comes to food, I’d like to try something new every now and then. However, lately I found myself coming back to these same restaurants, because they are good (and most of them …

My Favorite Uncle

miaijita · December 21, 2020December 22, 2020

He told everyone to call him “Ion”. It is such a weird name, but he was always an artsy type. I looked up to him a lot when I was a kid. He was the one who taught me how to draw, paint, and play guitar. I liked to be around him because he allowed …

Upset

miaijita · December 20, 2020December 19, 2020

My teacher was crying during our German lesson today. She was upset that the other student gave her a low rating which affected her overall teaching score. I could tell that when we went through the lesson, she was not there. She was still back to the time when she opened an email to see …