Singapore Update

Day Three in Singapore: I am no longer jet-lagged, but still "old", as I am ready for bed at 8 pm! I literally feel asleep at a restaurant, on the train, and on a set of golf clubs standing upright (I know right!). I have had lots of free time to explore, and only got lost once. I can't explain how good and abundant the food options are! Although Kris and I are amazing cooks (and made awesome dinners twice), it's fun to eat out. The grocery shopping takes patience and a black American Express credit card limit. Items that are super cheap in the states (fun to say "the states") and expensive here are canned tuna, all fruits & vegetables, oatmeal, cheese (a block of Tillamook was $17.00!!) and well, everything else too :)

You literally can't look further than ten feet without seeing 532 of the world's largest shopping centers-they are endless, maze-like and full of temptation. There are familiar places like Forever 21, Gap, Auntie Anne's, Outback Steakhouses, Kenny Roger's Roasters! but no Targets, unfortunately. There are more coffee shops here than anywhere else in the world, I would put American money on it.

I played indoor golf last night, went crazy in Ikea, assembled said Ikea furniture & have a blister and an upside down dresser to prove it, mopped the white marble floors four times, found the cheapest wine on the island at $13.90 (I promise I don't drink Grandma!) and lounged by the pool only once so far. I take the train everywhere possible but cabs are nice here because you don't have to tip! Ever!

Six of us Expats (expatriates) are leaving for Penang (Malaysia) tomorrow for fun in the sun! Update you when we get back!