Art is to Singapore as Durian is to ??

I wanted to create an iconic piece of art, something that would be instantly recognizable and evoke a positive response. Instead I created a childlike picture that no one seems to get. So much for being the next Warhol. It’s from The Simpsons, don’t you know.

Believe it or not I haven’t traveled in two weeks. Instead I’ve been stuck in Singapore doing school work and school projects. But it has been a great opportunity for me to jump head first into the Singapore scene. I’ve painted a picture, been to a concert, met with government officials, visited the seedy underbelly, and most importantly made friends with the locals. They are a strange people with their own version of English and mannerisms, but I seem to fit in fairly well. They laugh at my jokes at least. I like it here.

Bintan!

I recently discovered Windows Movie Maker. I hope you enjoy watching this video blog as much as I enjoyed putting it together . . . you probably won't.

This is a story about basketball

I bought a basketball a while back and I’ve been playing at my condo, mostly against very poor competition. It’s like playing in the C division of McGill bball intramurals except much shorter and more Chinese. For the longest time the basketball courts at school have been under construction, but last week the school finished their work and opened 6 brand new outdoor courts. I almost wet myself when I saw them. They are perfect, and I’m happy to say the competition is now up to mid-level B. The problem is my Chinese is really weak. I’m like ‘what’s the score’ and they’re like ‘chee shi.’ I just nod in agreement.

Something about some things.

Let me tell you something about some things. The Singapore Zoo is great. You can get really close to the animals and they have everything, even a polar bear. A polar bear on the equator! It’s just like Lost. I can’t get ABC streamed to my computer and even if I could I’ve already missed every episode since they started up again last month. It’s a total rip-off! Apples in Stereo have a new single out that totally bites onPhoenix’s 70’s pop style (download too young). Take a listen to their single.