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Well. Singapore is certainly going to be an interesting season.

My short trip there last week included more forms to fill, discovering Singapore's bus routes & learning to recognise the roads. I feel a bit clever now =) And one of my favourite things about that place is the MRT system. Welcome back independence! I can now go most anywhere on my own again.

The few encounters with customer service there have been inspiring. In a sense, I think I had mentally prepared myself for less-than-adequate customer service prior to coming home such that when I do meet nice AND competent people, I'm shocked. I know I know, I shouldn't be so negative. It was a good reminder of how customers/patients feel if someone who is serving/treating them is polite and respectful. Mental note to self: Do not lose your temper!

And hey. I was warned about getting caught up in the 'Must Own' culture. I must admit I didn't expect it to hit me so soon. Just walking through the malls made me feel like I had to have this bag, or that dress, or that pair of shoes in order to feel better about myself. Oh the temptation to buy is so strong. I better carry less cash and limit the cards. I haven't noticed the parading of branded handbags yet, but I probably will at some stage. That or perhaps I haven't learnt to recognise what they look like. Haha. 

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