This morning I got up early. It was warm in my room and I had to turn on the air con unit that I was hoping I would avoid using. I'm trying my best to adjust to the heat without being a spoiled American. However the common practice here is to turn on the AC when you go to sleep, so when in Rome...
After I played on my tablet for a good hour, I go to the kitchen to be greeted with "let's go to the market." (My Mama isn't the type of person who would greet you with "Hello" or "Good Morning." Its usually "Have you eaten?" (Typical Chinese saying) or a direct order to do something for her). So I wash my face, brush my teeth and get dressed to go to the wet market. In anticipation for Chinese New Year every stall has something to help celebrate the lunar new year. Mama tries to show me what she wants to do with the decorations but doesn't want to go over board. We eat, I hit the ATM, and then we're off again looking for CNY stuff.
The paths in Singapore can be quite nice because the government has most of the residential paths covered, in anticipation of rain and sunlight. Most residents walk everywhere and even the elderly. No more that a couple of yards from the apartment I notice that I almost step in cat poo... Pleasant, right? Singapore has had a major stray cat problem for years now. Most people are dog people because of that. I don't know how the cats got here, but I'm thankful that they don't mess up my allergies (I'm highly allergic to cats). So big note for the handbook:
Watch out for cat poo when your in Singapore.
Other than that, I'm doing alright so far exploring the area on foot. Might need a foot massage later though. Gosh!
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