Where are you from, and where were you before your move to Singapore?
I was raised in Philadelphia but much of my youth and early career was spent across the river in New Jersey.
Before coming to Singapore, my family and I spent six years in Dubai. We just loved the vibrant international community and the diversity of cultures there, and we're looking forward to an equally wonderful time here in Singapore.
What made you decide to relocate to Singapore?
Last September, our son Cole started his studies in marine biology at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, and we became empty-nesters.
It was then that my husband Ron and I decided to explore another country to establish our new home. Ron had previously lived in Barcelona for more than a decade before we lived together in cities like New York, Philadelphia, Tiburon and Santa Barbara. Having lived in world-class cities, we set our sights on a similar location where we would enjoy living and experiencing a new culture.
The moment we set foot in Singapore in April this year, we knew we had found our ideal place. The warm weather, the seaside location, the genuinely kind people, the hustle and bustle - everything about it was exactly what we were looking for.
How is your family adapting to life here?
The most challenging part is not having Cole here with us but it brings us comfort knowing that he is adjusting well to university life and living on his own.
He will be coming to Singapore during the summer break and we're sure he's going to love it here. We can't wait to walk through the Botanic Gardens with him, show him some famous tourist attractions and explore some hidden local gems together.
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