Pursuing Professional Growth and a Brighter Future - She relocated her family from China to Singapore, a country her father respected deeply
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In the heart of Henan, China, a young girl named Miao Lan developed a profound connection with a distant land, thousands of kilometres south. This connection, forged in her childhood, would shape her dreams and ultimately, her life.
Born in August 1965, Miao Lan shared a special bond with Singapore. The city-state, which gained independence in the same year, was a regular point of interest on the world map that hung in her bedroom. Her father, who held Singapore in high regard, often pointed out the small country on the map, likening it to a "promised land."
The connection was subtle yet significant. Singapore, located approximately 5000 km south of Henan, became synonymous with a better life in Miao Lan's aspirations. The dream of a better life in Singapore was intertwined with her desire to visit the country.
From that small, symbolic connection, a profound and lasting dream was born. Miao Lan associated Singapore with a beacon of hope, a place offering opportunities that she yearned for. This dream, sparked by her father's admiration and the coincidence of their shared birth year, would stay with her throughout her life.
Years later, Miao Lan would leave her family and her career in China to work in Singapore. She had made her dream a reality, driven by the fascination that her father had instilled in her as a child. Singapore, once a distant land on a world map, had become her home.
[1] "A Dream Realized: Miao Lan's Journey to Singapore," The Straits Times, 15 May 2021. Accessed 20 May 2021. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/a-dream-realized-miao-lans-journey-to-singapore
- Miao Lan's pursuit of a better lifestyle led her to prioritize education-and-self-development and personal-growth, as she recognized that these areas would be crucial for her career-development and eventual move to Singapore.
- Following her successful career in Singapore, Miao Lan reflected on how her lifelong dream had not only given her a new home but also paved the way for her personal growth, fostering a sense of fulfillment beyond anything she could have imagined in her youth.
