Jun 01 2007
Bienviendos A Miami … Part II
No, that’s not Miami, but it’s pretty damn close.
I arrived here in Singapore last night at about midnight or so, and then proceeded to go out to a club until 5:00 a.m. or so.
Man, there’s nothing more that I like to do than to fly around the globe for 20 hours before heading out to a club. Damn, I feel just great today.
But here’s the thing …
Singapore is, for the most part, just like Miami. The nightlife, the weather (steamy), the beautiful hi-rises on the water, and a ton, a ton of really hot women.
But, from what i can tell so far, Singapore (and, more importantly, it’s women) doesn’t have that overbearing sense of self-righteousness and pretentiousness that is Miami.
The people are fun, the streets are clean, it’s really safe, it’s not nearly as creepy as I thought it would be (given all the media hyped crazy-strict Sing “law enforcement” of all crimes, great and small), and get this … the crowds are more diversified than in Miami. Shocker, huh?
It’s funny, I had visualized myself taking a cab from the Sing airport and having an epiphany moment staring at the new landscape — just like Bill Murry in Lost In Translation upon first arriving to Tokyo. Sure, I did to some extent; but I found myself watching “Mr. Bean” on the DVD in the taxi because it all seemed so familiar (and because Rowand Atkinson is just that funny too, of course).
I’m sure that will change once I start looking around, definitely. But for now, I’m so glad I’m doing this and I’m wondering why I ever considered otherwise.
P.S. And oh yeah, unlike American Airlines, my 8 hour flight from Tokyo to Singapore onboard Japan Airlines was freaking amazing!
Among other things, the food was better than that which I’ve eaten in most Miami restaurants, and all the AV equipment worked incredibly well (although, unfortunately, this led me to watch Ghost Rider – 1.5 hours of my life I’ll never get back).
Hell, I probably could have gotten a hummer from one of the preternaturally beautiful stewardess if I’d asked.
Really, it was that good.
3 Responses to “Bienviendos A Miami … Part II”
So Miami 2.0, eh? That could be interesting. I might feel safe walking around with a camera then.
By the way, is it sad if I find myself coming back to see the comments other people have posted too?
Nah, “sad” is getting to a new place half-way ’round the world, and wanting to spend time in front of the computer blogging.
And BTW, I’m pissed – “Miami 2.0″ – damn, why didn’t I think of that?
I am glad you’re enjoying the posts, tho, Chris. Thanks kid.
Hi. Just found your site through the web of Pajiba contributers. Fly Singapore Airlines. I’m serious. It is the most amazing airline in the world and makes the hideous trip from LA to Singapore almost fun.