Singapore so far...

I've been in Singapore now for almost 2 weeks and I figured it was time I started posting some stuff! I hope to keep this updated regularly, but for now...here are some tidbits from my first few weeks here:

Apparently the Singaporian way of eating at any food court is to:

1. Look around to find an empty seat

2. Place an item on the table to claim
the seat as yours (packs of tissues are a local favorite!)

3. Go order your food

4. Come back to your seat with your
meal

As a side note, this picture was taken at a Burger King right next to the office...I was very excited to find it! There are only so many meals consisting of rice and noodles that a girl can take before a Whopper has to come into the picture!

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On my way to work, I came across a banner for the National Lion Dance Championships that was starting that night.

The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance where performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume. The pair of dancers, forming the back and front legs mimic the motions of the animal as they move between platforms of varying elevations. The dance is traditionally accompanied by gongs, drums and firecrackers, representing good luck.

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The corner of Orchard and Scotts Road on my morning walk to the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) Station. My place is about a 5 minute walk to the subway and then its a 4 stop ride to the office:

A view of the corner that I get dropped off at in the morning if I take a taxi to work. I actually work in the building behind and to the right of where I'm standing to take the picture. Past the building in the picture is the Singapore river:

Outside the Raffles MRT Station which is about half a block from my office. The bottom floors are filled with shops and food with offices above. During the day, this plaza is packed with people just as the rest of Central Business District (CBD) is:

A section of Orchard Road at night. The 'food republic' is the main dining area at the Wisma Atria building. Orchard is famous for it's shopping and is a frequent stop for me on my way home. How convenient for me that my subway stop happens to land me in the center of shopping and food!



A part of Bugis Street at night. Said to be "the largest street-shopping location in Singapore". Surrounding Bugis, there are indoor shopping malls as well. I have a feeling my stay in Singapore will revolve heavily around shopping and eatting!