thus far.

day 4. i think. time is strange here, the days go by so slowly.

observations I have made:
1. Napkins are a personal choice. Nearly all the eateries sell them separately or they're nonexistent.
2. CROCS are really really cool. (well thats what they think, still haven't made the transition...i'll work on it)
3. In spite of the fact that it is really hot and humid. Singapore natives wear pants, never shorts.
4. Parking a car means backing it into a stall.
5. Extra words are unnecessary. Get straight to the point. [Carpark= parking lot] simple enough.


Things that the U.S. should learn from Singapore:

1. There are an allotted amount of cars on the island. Only a certain number of citizens have cars to prevent mass quantities of traffic. It enables the city to rely heavily on public transportation which is really well developed, organized, and dependable.

2. Also, citizens trade out cars every 3-5 years, to keep up with changing technologies and keep exhaust emissions low. There are NO old cars, they are all new and very well kept.

3. SUPER HIGH FINES. (its a 'fine' country *drumroll pleasee*)
$1000 for eating or drinking on the MRT (train)
$1000 for bringing flammable liquids near certain places
littering/jaywalking fines
etc...

4. HIGH regulation and prevention of illegal drugs.

5. No firearms unless for military usage

6. Each Singapore citizen (i think just males) must serve the country for 2 years

Although some of these things seem absurd or unnecessary, each of them has contributed to the success of Singapore...its cleanliness, extremely low crime, etc...