Back to Steady State

I'm back. In case I haven't informed you... Sorry. Came back about 9 days ago... First couple of days were hell. My body was still living in Houston time.. Sleeping when I should be awake and vice-versa. Getting back to work immediately actually helped. Since have to force myself to keep awake at the endless meetings (tiring but interesting nonetheless), so will be super tired when I get home, hence actually allowing myself to sleep in the correct timezone. Though now I've adjusted back, I'm so tired at work that I always fall asleep on the couch after dinner... Haa. Coming back to reality now. No more 9-4 working hours (or shorter!). Oh well.. Still enjoying my work no less. Been exciting and challenging... Hopefully 3 months down the road, I can still say the same. =P
A friend asked me if my 6 mths in US was life-changing. My reply to that was 'Not yet'. My core believes and principles remained fundamentally the same, but am definitely more opened to things. The restriction on my residency in SG for two years, essentially tied down my opportunities within the period. But my experience overseas told me that I could really benefit a lot career wise, personal growth wise that I seek out more opportunities overseas. To live in another culture is mind-opening. It helps me understand more about myself and the variety in life. This experience was in a way like the overseas community projects I did back in 2001-2003. Every trip was a self and world discovery.
Things will be pretty much at equilibrium for these two years, but I can't live my life without highs and lows. An weirdly for me, excitement in life only comes when I'm out of the country. Hence, I am definitely going to try and work overseas again after these 2 years. Or maybe even study.. nothing related to Chemistry, but maybe a masters in my work field if I figured out that this line is for me... In the mean time, I will face my work with enthusiasm and fervour. Steady state can be a good thing too....