Take a deep breath ...

... And leave the rest up to God.
That's what a friend of mine emailed me the day before I left for my visit to Singapore. I felt like I was spinning! Making arrangements for The hubby's Mom to watch our daughter, preparing to put our house on the market when we returned, and packing for my first adventure to our new home city. Honestly, I wasn't sleeping well (I think due to the full moon) and was some what stressed. I hadn't flown by myself in some time. Funny to think, since I used to travel for a living.

The flight over was long, but relaxing. The leg to Chicago began with the flight attendant asking me my name and requesting to see my boarding pass. She said that "they didn't think I was supposed to be on that flight". I think it was someone wanting to get on that flight (they overbooked). I'm sure little ole me sitting in first class brought suspicion and someone wanted my seat! I kept my seat and made it to ORD. Then business class to Hong Kong. Good flight. Watched 3 movies, read, played angry birds on the iPad, listened to music and tried to sleep. I think I got about 3 hours on that 14 hour flight? Thank God I was in business class. Much more comfortable! I took my Lovenox (blood thinner) before my flight. For those of you that don't know, I have a blood clotting condition(FVL). I shot up on the plane again about 1/2 way through too. I'm sure the worry of it all kept me awake. I walked a lot, constantly was moving my legs and feet, and must have went to the bathroom at least 10 times.

I met the hubby in HK. Then off to Singapore! Another movie and another meal and then we were here. I felt like crap! Reminded me of when I worked night shift at the hospital or had been on call for a week. That sleepless, groggy, achy, out of sorts feeling. After 7 hours of sleep I woke still feeling crapy. After a hot shower, hot coffee and breakfast I was read to roll!

So we did the tourist thing today. Marina Bay Sands boat thing on the roof tops. Amazing views and the coolest looking infinity pool! We had a cocktail and struck up a conversation with 2 young ladies from Norway who have been traveling for several months in Australia. They were off to Malaysia.

So, my first impression of my new home City?
An amazing melting pot of people and cultures!
I can't wait to see more and see how the locals live. We start our school tours tomorrow morning. Till tomorrow .....