Delay

What's with the delay? It has been nearly one month since I submitted the application for the residence permit, and still I have no answer. OK. I know, I know. I've been told that the waiting time is between 6 to 8 weeks, and it has only been 4. But, 6 to 8 weeks is a really long time, and by the time I'm notified of the result, it will be a mad rush for me to get my winter clothing and other barang barang.

In the meantime, however, I don't want to start preparing too early. Winter clothes in Singapore are very expensive. To shell out so much, only to find out later that I can't go... CHOI! Touch wood.

I'm very sure I'm not in any country's blacklist, so what's with the delay? Afraid that I can't afford to support myself during that 6 to 7 months?

Everyone's asking me when I'll be leaving. I don't know. It simply doesn't make any financial sense for me to get my clothes, plane tickets and whatnot before the permit is approved.

I'm waiting. Impatiently.