Tag Archives: Observations

trappings of the great white box

Posted on 24 June 2012 by OneGoneTwo

The more time we spend in our new apartment (aka the great white box), the more we learn about this place both formally and informally. This week a representative from Miele came over to teach us how to use our … Continue reading →

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drapes that make me feel like I am sitting shiva

Posted on 13 June 2012 by OneGoneTwo

I don’t know what it is about apartments in Singapore, but they all have the same window treatments.  I looked at more than 20 apartments before we chose this building – some were uber modern, some were older, some were trapped in … Continue reading →

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house hunting international – part v, crazy expensive

Posted on 12 June 2012 by OneGoneTwo

Housing in Singapore is crazy expensive. The vast majority (about 85-95%) of Singaporeans live in HDB flats – public, residential housing developments.  HDB flats are in housing estates, which are like their own self-contained towns.  Each HDB area has its … Continue reading →

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Dear Starbucks, You’ve failed me. Starbucks, you have always been a beacon in the night… and the early morning hours and middays as well.  Whenever I have needed a restroom, you have been there.  Sometimes your restrooms have not been … Continue reading →

Posted on 4 June 2012 by OneGoneTwo | Leave a comment

sexy in singapore!

Posted on 31 May 2012 by OneGoneTwo

I am someone who really likes working out.  I know, I am sick like that.  But I like pushing my body;  whether running or lifting or going to a Barre3 class, I like seeing what my body is capable of … Continue reading →

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cultural differences – the job search

Posted on 23 May 2012 by OneGoneTwo

I came to Singapore without a job.  I came to Singapore with two weeks in which to complete the final edits and revisions on my dissertation.  I came to Singapore knowing that task #1 was going to be finding us a … Continue reading →

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cultural differences – commuting

Posted on 19 May 2012 by OneGoneTwo

On Friday Partner and I had to go visit the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to have our visa and employment pass paperwork approved.  As our appointment was at 10:30am, I just went into work with him to experience his commute, … Continue reading →

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