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We're here! After 3 phases of traveling (Wisconsin with the Vollmers, California with the Kiranas, then Singapore), we have arrived. We arrived late last night after taking two flights: the first was from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then from Tokyo to Singapore. They were long flights but surprisingly went by faster than I thought it would. Dewi did great on both flights. She was a bit squirmy and restless on the first, but slept most of the second flight. I watched bits and pieces of a couple of movies (The Town was so good, now I just need to find out what happens at the end..., You Again was super cheesy, you can definitely wait until it is released on TBS), Derek and I drank lots of free wine (thank you, United Business Class!), and Dewi flashed her smile at every passenger that walked by her on the flight.

We checked into our new apartment this afternoon at National University of Singapore's Prince George's Park Residences. We are on the 11th floor of graduate student housing that has been  set aside for grad students with families. We look out to lots and lots of green and lush trees, a confirmation that I am back home in Asia. Our apartment is small and a bit run-down but fully functional. It definitely has that on-campus housing/dorm room feel. With a few trips to stores for some TLC and Vollmer touches, our one-bedroom will be a great new home for us. It is hot and humid out here, but surprisingly nice and cool on our floor. Regardless, Derek and Dewi both rocked it shirtless today.

Food-wise I'm happy to report that that we will be just fine. Derek already ventured out in the afternoon rainstorm to our nearest food court, right in the apartment complex where we are living. He came back very pleased with his purchases: 2 chicken platters (coconut curry & honey chicken), summer rolls, and 2 sodas, all for just 8 singapore dollars. We were also surprised to find an oven in our apartment, which is not that common in Singapore apartments from what we understand.

Both Derek and Wi are passed out right now, but I'm tempted to fight this jet lag and stay awake until a decent hour tonight. Stay tuned for pictures of our new home.