Living in Singapore

Life in Singapore had been exciting for JR. New living environment, working culture, colleagues, friends and even his roommate! He made many new friends during his first year in Singapore. And in early 2009, a twist of fate crossed the path of JR with a petite Singapore lady – Cui Mei. He was working in In-Room Dining at Fairmont Singapore, while she was in Purchasing Office for the hotel.  They have been dating for a year now. Both of them took new jobs this year. JR is now with the magnificent Marina Bay Sands Hotel, while Cui Mei has joined the government workforce. They might have left the location of where their story started, but they brought with them the precious friendships made at Fairmont Singapore and the experience of working under the same roof. Both JR and Cui Mei are now focusing on their new jobs and continuing to learn about each other as they find time to work on their relationship. The are great about spending more time with Joe too. Dinners and drinks, casual discussions of east vs. west and simply sharing of their day. It had been an incredible journey for JR and Cui Mei and with only more to come along. Watch out for them!

Living in Irvine, CA

Alexis buzzed through University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 3  years & is now attending University of California, Irvine (UCI).  She received her Masters in Urban Planning (MURP) last year and is now in the process of getting her PHD in Public Policy. Better yet, Alexis was granted a 3-year fellowship by UCI! Alexis still manages to get home to Singapore once or twice a year to spend time with Joe and JR. Alexis is starting her 3rd year of her PhD and about to advance to candidacy for her doctorate. Traveling to Bangkok, Thailand to research environmental planning and policy. Adam is finishing up his 4th year as in his PhD and will be done within this academic year. He is looking at job opportunities that range from Washington state to Germany. Alexis, of course, votes for moving international. They are both vacillating between a life in academia or industry/professional. The options are pretty much open right now. They will be heading to Hawaii for Christmas this year. Its not all fun, Adam has to attend a conference in Hawaii half of the time, but at least the department is paying for the hotel! Adam and Alexis celebrated their fifth year of dating in May.