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  Those were the days - Reflections of a former

      expatriate  by Sheryl Abrams  (cont'd)

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  I fell in love with yoga in Singapore, so I did some research, took an instructor's training course and before I knew it, I was teaching 10 classes a week. It fell into place so easily that I now know it was clearly meant to be.

  I am helping friends and neighbors improve the quality of their lives as they increase flexibility, gain strength and de-stress. The best part is that six of my classes are at home.

  An added benefit has been that yoga attracts people of Eastern backgrounds. I have quite a number of foreign students whose global perspectives I find quite refreshing.

  So enough about yoga - that could be an entire article by itself. I am supposed to be writing about being back "home" after three years. True, I am forever changed by my Singapore experience, and rarely a day passes without a thought or mention of those good old days.

  Would I do it again if the opportunity presented itself? I know both my husband and I would say yes. The children have mixed opinions, until I remind them of fun times in Phuket, Australia and New Zealand.

  Yes, the resettlement adjustment continues, even after three years. Returning to work has helped, but it may not be the answer for others. I am thankful for the Internet, which has helped me keep in touch with some very dear friends I left behind.

  I will always miss my Singapore lifestyle. I dearly miss the food, the travel and the exposure to a variety of cultures and people. I secretly pray for another overseas assignment, but until then I take one day at a time.

By Sheryl Abrams

Article first appeared in the May 2001 issue of

The Singapore American

Reproduced with permission from The Singapore American

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