it's coming to the end of the semester and everyone's spirits seem a little more lifted and joyful in little ways. and there's less darkness that clouds conversations. i think it's because there is a recognition of how close we are to something - counting down to either going home or travelling or perhaps just the conclusion of a very long and draining semester. 

thanksgiving found us in new buffalo, michigan, 8 of us singaporeans drove an hour ish down to michigan and hung out for a bit. it was the most i have felt comfortable and almost completely relaxed and free from work and thoughts and the need to conform to anything american. being in nature is always amazing too.. i remember sitting atop one of the dunes, and feeling the winds, and watching the sand lift up off the ground, and having each of us being in our own space, yet also altogether. was really great. 

final crits are looming overhead:/ it'll be okay though. 

wishing you a wonderful week ahead :)