A little bit of culture

After a great morning paddle, I met Alan and headed for a little bit of culture at the www.nationalmuseum.sg

I was told that it was originally built at the Raffles Library- after an extended renovation the museum was opened at the beginning of December and the space is beautiful. The old buildings have been maintained and upgraded so that there is a fabulous glass ceiling and a deep basement gallery- although we were there for the 'culture' we headed straight for food. I can't live without it for very long. (I also still believe that you can judge much of a museum by the coffee shop and the gift shop)

After a sandwich and a cup of tea, I joined the kids in wrapping Alan with magnetized wires and tubing. A new form of bondage that this totally above boardIt was hilarious and the kids, who we didn't know were totally into it. They must of known he needed some containing!

The actual fixed exhibitions are a little lacking- they have stuck with some main themes that 'define' Singapore. The one I thought was quite bizarre was the Roti Prata display with a full multi-media presentation on how to make it. I knew food was important to this island nation, and it is food one of the things I enjoy most about Singapore, but it still strikes me as odd that it is captured in the National Museum. I suppose we aren't allowed to display the latest efforts of the local taxidermist anymore...the building is grand and a lovely place to wander around.

Crunchy Granola Christmas in the Office

Can you imagine- the Christmas carols have started- I don't have anything on Sophie's Christmas madness in Manila- but there are carols blasted through the city stereo system as you walk down Orchard Road. CRAZY

I thought that would be as bad as it would get here- but my colleague has just started playing Neil Diamond Christmas Carols. I don't know how I can make it through...

I need to look through my music collection and get better ammunition- it is only Dec 12, things need to get serious. Bing's Holiday Favourites may need to be dusted off as I go into Christmas carol war.

When it gets too much

I just plug into my ipod and listen to Seasons of Love and all the client requests, deadlines, conversations seem not to be quite so traumatic. Show tunes soothe the soul I tell you!

In fact I have Seasons of Love saved twice so it is like it loops...what a nerd. I am surprised how good the song makes me feel, as there are a ton of Cole Porter songs that make me want to tap dance way more! (HAHA- yes I am not joking). Enjoy!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj7LRuusFqo

If you see me walking down the street listening to music- chances are it is showtunes- you know why? because it is the most ridiculous thing- you have Oklahoma in your ears but the Bus 190 to catch. I love it.