Long for life in the modern city Long for life in the modern city Thomas School break time was mostly indoors, glued to the TV watching movies, latest to old. This habit has sparked a wish to live in a city, thinking that his life will be easy and fancy. Little did he know the flip side of the coin. In his early twenties dunning college years, he tried all the possible ways to migrate to Europe or other western countries. However, the lack was not at his favor, he could not get the chance. After years of losing hope, he settled in his hometown moving up in his career ladder. Last year, as a reward for his great achievement at work, he was nominated for an opportunity to travel to Asia, Singapore, for a 2-year fixed-term work deployment. He was trilled for his dream come true after a long wait! He moved to Singapore with excitement and passion to know what his new adventure would look like. Blending to the culture and the people was a great challenge. All his life, he considered that he would withstand all the hardship to live in a modern city. He did not expect the culture shock to disrupt his mental health in such a way he would re-consider his perspective about living in a modern city and overall moving from close friends and family. After repeated visits to the physiatrist for consultation, he survived the first six months and is now able to put his heart at peace and also focus on his work. He gives credit to his colleagues that made him welcome and later became friends. They were by his side helping him coup with his homesickness and anxiety to call the new country home. Now in his new hometown, he is exploring his life adventure. His life is a true testimony that we all need people that have a good heart who's actions and wisdom that help us walk each day.