I'm not going home this summer, despite having a two-month break. I'll make sure I keep abreast of the news and updates as my beloved country takes her steps into her 50th year of existence. It's a significant step, a proud achievement, but there remain challenges to be overcome if we are to enjoy a markedly improved second half-century.

Have already started my summer research job at Christine Holt's lab. My work basically is a continuation of my undergraduate research project, investigating (in layman's term) factors regulating the development of frog eyes.

It’s a shame I’ll miss the weddings of two of my friends, Fairuz and Imran (Black), due to my work commitments. Anyway, here’s wishing you guys happy marriages.