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On Friday, Jim picked a lovely Thai restaurant in Dempsey Hill (the fancy area) of Singapore named Jim Thompson. We enjoyed a delicious meal outdoors with traditional Thai dancers performing around us. The restaurant was amazing and we truly felt like we were back in Thailand. Ironically, when we got the bill, we realized we could have flown to Thailand, eaten, and flown back. Oh well - you only turn 30 once ; ) |
Jim's 30th Birthday
The Formans in Singapore
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Our first visitors arrived in Singapore! Ashley and Taylor arrived shortly after midnight. I met them at the Changi Airport and quickly whisked them back to our apartment to crash after the 21 hour flight.
The next day - we went non-stop! Ashley and Taylor only had 2 1/2 days in Singapore so they pushed through the jetlag to maximize their time here!
USA! USA! USA!
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Last 4th of July, Jim and I could not have imagined that we would spending this year's celebration in Singapore. Because the 4th is one of our favorite holidays, it was the first time I felt slightly homesick. However, the feeling was quick to pass as we were able to celebrate in true American fashion.
Phuket
We finally began our exploration of Southeast Asia with a weekend trip to Phuket, Thailand. Luckily, Phuket is only an hour and half flight from Singapore and it is definitely a trip we hope to make again soon. We stayed at the TwinPalms in an area called Surin Beach, a peaceful oasis away from other areas of the island known for their nightlife.
Back on the Little Red Dot
Jim and I are back on Singaporean soil after a trip home to the states. I went home mid-April to celebrate the life of my cousin Philip and stayed for a few weeks. It was great to see family and friends!
We enjoyed some quality time with our nephews and niece. I even got to visit the exotic city of Cleveland for 2 weeks!
Hoppy Easter!
Hoppy Belated Easter! Easter is the first holiday Jim and I celebrated in Singapore. I definitely missed the competitive Easter Egg Hunt at our house with Laura and John (growing up stinks), but I planned an Easter Scavenger Hunt for Jim instead.
AUSTRALIA
G'DAY MATE!
Jim and I went down under to explore Sydney, Australia. I completely fell in love with the city and its people. The best comparison I can give is that it is an unique cross between Boston and San Francisco, but with breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Seriously - I was plotting ways to live there when we were leaving.
