Asian Civilization Museum

Daniel, Me, and Jan at APPSMO

Last night Daniel and Jan convinced me to go clubbing with them. We went to Zouke which is one of the  most popular clubs in Singapore. It does have a nice dance floor but as Mambo night. I can't say that I was that impressed. There was not a single Latin song played. Isn't the Mambo a Latin dance? They played mostly 1990's music and there were only about 5 songs that I really liked. We were there until about 2:30am and by the time we got home I wasn't really even tired anymore but I new I needed to get some sleep so that I could be on time for my Student Pass appointment.

Me on the river

I finally got out and saw something in the city. I got my student pass this morning and it was an interesting process. Not one I really want to have to go through again. I find it strange how in a place like an immigration office where English is going to be the main language spoken that many of the people do not speak clear English. How did they get the job? I could barely understand the woman who was giving me the pass. I don't think she could understand me either.

After I got my pass I went and met with my Host Councilor. He gave me the District directory so that I can organize speeches. It is really good to have him as a resource for organization of rotary events and helping me complete my requirements for Rotary. I don't think I would be able to do it without him.

Creature of Myth

Today was my first day as a tourist here. I went and visited the Asian Civilization Museum with Jan, and Jan's friend visiting from Taiwan, Chrisy. There was a lot way to much to see, and the lighting was dim so when the cloth came up I started yawning and was thinking that maybe it would be good to go outside and get some sun.

looking over the river

The river front is a very pretty area but it is very touristy. While this is not a bad thing, there are definitely more westerners and Chinese tourist here. When you see a skyline of Singapore this is what you see. It is also a bank and business area, so you have some really tall buildings in this area. After the museum we went back to the apartment for some dinner. The Hawker centers here while they don't have a very large variety of food are almost cheaper than cooking your own meals.The one thing that is hard for me in the hawker centers is that they include all parts of the meat and I really don't like it. I try to be vegetarian but sometimes fish is considered vegetarian. Why they use fish oil to cook veggies I don't know but they do. I wish it was easier to vegetables in the hawker stalls but most just want to sell meat. I might be doing some expensive cooking soon.