REALLY DISAPPOINTED AND ACTUALLY A BIT HURT

Matt came home from work yesterday, as usual. He had been to a meeting at one of the local technical colleges to discuss how Nordam can play a role in helping with the education of the kids by supplying tools or parts. Luckily he didn't have to go alone, the new HR lady also went along.
On their way back to work it was brought up about us coming home. And basically rumors around Nordam are that we are leaving "because your wife doesn't like it here".
OUCH!

I know sometimes I complain about stuff here, but that absolutely doesn't mean I don't like living in Singapore. In fact, nothing could really be further from the truth.
I am really disappointed by the individual who told the HR lady this, considering I met this person only briefly at a large event. Just barely long enough to be introduced, say nice to meet you and shake hands. So where this person got that I don't like Singapore is beyond me.
Whats even more frustrating, is that if Matt's company believed that to be true, why would anyone not say something to him?

There are many reasons we are leaving Singapore & returning home. I feel like I should go into all of them, maybe people would understand a little more what work/life has been like for us, but at this point that's neither here nor there. The important thing is we have been discussing this for several months now, knowing that Matt's contract expires at the end of this year. And ultimately, we feel like home in Tulsa is where we want & need to be. Not only for our sake, but family as well.

To clear things up. Yes, Singapore is a totally different lifestyle than the one we have in Oklahoma. But we actually love living in Singapore. Being over here has truly helped us develop such an amazing, strong base for the start of our marriage.We've taken some awesome trips to Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia. I wouldn't do anything any differently. And, if the situation were different here, we would absolutely stay. Unfortunately no one has shown any interest in keeping us here.
There are so many awesome things about Singapore. We will absolutely keep many ties close to our hearts. And I'm sure will stay in touch with the many people we've encountered here.

I just felt the need to write this. I am so disappointed & actually really hurt by the accusations of Nordam. If the people who were making these statements sat down with me for 5 minutes, I think they may change their story. And the ones who have know I love so many things about this sometimes crazy place!
Yet another example of daily life in the SGP island.....and for those who read this, please please please please please don't ever ASSUME you know something about someone. I have been a victim of this so many times & quite frankly I'm disgustingly SICK of it!
Hopefully next time I have a more positive blog you can read.
Until then-