Introvert Diaries

19 days to go until I’m home! It’s been almost 2 months since I deactivated my social media, and recently, quite a few people have reached out to ask how I’m doing. I know some of them genuinely care about me and just want to make sure I’m okay. Thank you, guys—I truly appreciate it!

Life’s been pretty hectic lately. It’s my 5th month at the new workplace, but honestly, it feels like I’ve been here for 2 years. With the manpower shortage and the fast-paced nature of work in Singapore, I feel like I’ve crammed 2 years’ worth of learning into just 5 months.

For context, I worked at my last company for 1 year and 8 months, and I can confidently say I’ve learned way more here in this short period than I did there. I guess that’s just how it is—you adapt to survive the grind of reality.

While walking home just now, I noticed some employees walking behind me—one of them being someone I know well. I work with her a lot, and she’s such a genuine and kind person. She often gives me snacks and even left a pack of small gifts on my table during Christmas. Talking to her always feels easy and comfortable.

But… I think she might have misunderstood something about me. She probably thinks I’m always eating alone because I can’t find friends in the company. In reality, I’m just hiding in a meeting room during lunch because I don’t feel like socializing. I really, really need a lot of alone time—it’s like charging my social battery. I can’t stand having to make small talk during my precious rest time.

Anyway, back to my colleague. To “help” me settle in better (which I honestly don’t need...), she introduced me to her colleagues from the same department. And let me tell you, this was the most exhausting scene ever! All I wanted was to enjoy my YouTube music on the way home, but instead, I had to endure a mini Q&A session about myself. 

I really appreciate her kindness—it means a lot to me. But, thanks to my own weird personality, I’m just not into these kinds of social situations. Honestly, I’d much rather stay at home, wrap myself up like a burrito, and have deep conversations with...myself. Unless I’m heading out for something that genuinely excites me, I’d much prefer to rot peacefully in my bedroom.

Speaking of going out, this Sunday, I’ll be visiting the Ghibli Museum at Bayfront! A high school friend asked me if I wanted to go last Sunday, and of course, I said yes! While I wouldn’t call myself a superfan of Ghibli movies, I did grow up watching a lot of them, so they hold a special place in my heart. Naturally, I’m excited to check it out!

By the way, my favorite Ghibli movie is definitely Whisper of the Heart. While most people are familiar with the iconic My Neighbor Totoro or Spirited Away, Whisper of the Heart tends to fly under the radar. For me, it’s such a heartwarming and healing movie—no big drama, just the simple, relatable story of a girl navigating life. It’s pure comfort.

favorite scene!