dimanche 24 mai 2009

Un dimanche a Singapour

Sunday morning... I love this song from the Velvet Underground... still Sunday morning just by yourself and abraod can get gloomy. I decided that MY sunday morning would NOT. Ok It was midday but still. When you wake up it is still the morning huh?



So I decided to go for a walk with my new lens. I was surprised by the flowers you find on the streets. While in France we have some dead "marguerite", ok they are nice but look at what you have over here , those magnificent orange flowers!

Incredible all the things I will see now that I have my new macro lens!



Flowers are nice,

but they don't feed the man, So I tried the famous kaya toast.
What is Kaya? a spread made of coconut and egg. Interesting ... in my language interesting means I am so fucking not having this. It also works for Durian, sharkfin or hello kitty printed sushis.

Actually kaya toasts rocks! it is delicious it just tastes like nice marmelade. Not even like coconut at all. The store is specialized in coffee and toast. I read that the creator made his fortune with this concept...
I am only wondering how empty it should be on the lunch break.




I carried on my walk to the center and found this cup of water. It is so hot that you always need a drink. I liked the poster behind looks like the dog is thirsty too.


On my way there was this sleepy old man... seems like the heat killed everybody today...
He looked so peaceful sitting on his chair. Barely paying attention to the hundreds shot I was taking of him. Eldery is really respected in Asia I heard. I was trying not to be rude...
you never know granpa might be a fan of Bruce Lee and wake up to kick my ass...



Then I made it to Haji Lane! fashion you said? hum hum... I will tell you more about Singaporean shops quite soon...


jeudi 21 mai 2009

and now Singapore!


It's already been a month since I left London. Well I certainly don't miss the rain...
I am getting used to walking in the sauna - the streets of Singapore.
Going to swimming pool parties, working less then 12 hours a day, and married men hitting on me.
Well, life could be worse...




Let's give you an overview of what is going on over here. Some stuff might surprise me, like the cultural mix, the different religions and I might want to discuss that in this blog.


I guess sometimes I will only bullshit about the amazing number of bridal shops there are in Tanjong Pagar, right at the opposite of all strip clubs...mmh good to know you said?

Anyway, let's get it started!
This is lovers walking on boat quay on Friday night.




Funny staircase from HDB building probably. HDB are state owned building with moderate rent. I was surprised to visit one room in a HDB building one day and catch a whole family leaving in a single room. Their naked son probably around 5 was playing with a laptop while I was totally stunned they were paying no attention I was actually visiting the place to consider moving in , what i actually did not...
I realized I could afford just by myself the place where a whole family was living... waooo It felt awkward... and I am not specially well paid...
welcome to Asia!!!