Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween from Singapore!!



Halloween has come and gone on this side of the world. It was a fun one. Adam and I realized that since we have been together, we have never dressed up for Halloween! This year, the local shipyard rented out a boat for Adam's company and we had a Halloween dinner cruise around the harbor here in Singapore. We were really hoping to win "best costume," but maybe next year.







Our "cruise" ship


Inside the boat

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Farewell

We took Mom and Brian to the airport yesterday morning, so they should be landing in Louisville as I write this. We had such a great time and are so thankful that they came to visit us! On their last evening in Singapore we went to a bar on the 70th floor of the Swissotel...the tallest in Singapore. Even though it was a cloudy day the view was amazing! After a couple of drinks, we had one last Chinese meal. Beginning the countdown until I return to Indiana for a month :) Only 6 1/2 weeks for anyone who cares!

Gettin' fancy before the hotel


Me and Momma on the 70th floor


Brian tried out driving on the left side of the road

Sunday, October 26, 2008

10K run

Sunday was the Great Eastern Women's 10K race here in Singapore. I ran the race in just under 1h20min. Not particularly fast...but it was my first 10K. Much room for improvement, right? There were 10,000 women in the 5K and 10K races combined! My other races have been much smaller.
Other news...Mom and Brian are leaving tomorrow :( One more day of fun time with the family and shopping on Orchard Rd. On Friday, Adam and I are going on a Halloween cruise with his company. Just an evening of dinner and fun. Any ideas for costumes???


Ready to run


Starting line


Nearing the 8K point


Brian enjoys the famous ice cream sandwich



Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Visitors!

Well, Mom and Brian have made it to Singapore safely! They arrived late Saturday night and we have been having fun since! Adam is working and I am playing tour-guide. We have eaten local food, visited the Flyer, tried out the fish spa and been to Chinatown. Here are some pictures from our adventures so far:


Just off the plane



Fish spa



Fountain of wealth

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

A Taste of Home

Two weeks ago we were able to go home to Texas for a week. Adam had to attend a class in Houston. We had a great time seeing friends, eating Mexican food, and shopping at Target and Wal-Mart again!
Highlights of the trip:
- Seeing Jeff, Holly, Collin and Annalyn! We missed you guys!
- Hanging out with our friends from work.
- Eating Mexican food (twice) and hotwings (3 times!).
- Me going back to work for a couple of nights ( I know, but I missed it!)
- Seeing that our house was still standing (and Mallory is taking good care of it:)
- Going to the Army vs. Texas A&M football game ( too bad Army lost:( )
- Enjoying cool evenings/nights!
- Being able to call family/friends at normal hours instead of trying to time the 13hr difference just right.

Adam and Collin


Adam and Jeff


Me and my girls from work:)


Military Appreciation Day at the Army/A&M game


We had a long layover in South Korea and walked around Seoul for awhile...It's everywhere