Day 1. 0300- Day one of our trip has begun and it started incredibly early. I haven't had to wake up in the 3 o clock hour since I was in the military. Even then I would often say " wake up at 4 or after, I'm your guy. Make me wake up before 4 and it won't be very pretty." However, I woke up pretty chipper despite staying the night at Luca's house to ensure I was in fact awake … [Read more...] about Day 1: getting there
To more or less piggy back off of my earlier security posts and to add to Marie's concern of scams as well, I would like to address one more scam that I forget to mention. It is very important to stay in groups when out and about. While out if you receive attention from a member of the opposite sex that is very attractive or you feel that they may be out of your league looks … [Read more...] about A week a way, beware of scams. beware of perfect 10s
Being a logistics and supply chain major and having two classes in the subject this semester, Singapore has been a topic of several discussions. Singapore was one the largest shipping port in terms of tonnage until 2005 when it was surpassed by Shanghai. Singapore facilitates a 5th of the worlds containers and half the worlds annual supply of crude oil. With Singapore … [Read more...] about Lost track of posts: Singapore shipping port.
I believe this is the 3rd time I have some how managed to put this off till the last minute. Honestly I am at my wits end with school. I don't know how I have managed to keep my grades, my friendships, or my life in order. Some how it has all worked out. Speaking honestly again, I am completely checked out of this semester. I'm tired of fighting with people to get this or that … [Read more...] about Post 12 Week 6: Are We There Yet?
I have been incredibly lucky to have traveled and met as many people from all over the world as I have. I am hopeful, to see at least one of my friends in the area while we are there. One of my friends that is planning on meeting up with me is from Indonesia on the island of Java. We met through some acquaintances in the military. She is a professor who teaches business and … [Read more...] about Post 11 week 6: Seeing a Friend or friends