A Life Far Removed from Durian Trees

Not that I've looked very hard but this is the closest thing I've seen to a durian so far...

Singaporean invention? Haven't seen this before

Sugar-free Ritter Sports chocolate at Candy Empire in VivoCity (a little guilt-free treat for my diet!) Pumpkin puree (brings back memories of having pumpkin pie during my uni days in the US - one day I will learn to make this) and Knorr halal chicken cubes (surprisingly hard to find abroad) at Tanglin Mall Reese's chocolates at The Cocoa Trees at Tanglin Mall (childhood favourite) Hediard Café and Restaurant! (tried to look for chestnut cream, i.e. the French 'kaya' as my sister puts it) I feel like a kid in a candy shop...

Touchdown, Singapore! Arrived about a week ago and then straight to the office. We're both struggling with jetlag for some reason, despite never having had a problem when on holiday in Malaysia. Shipment should arrive in the next week or so, and we should also get the keys to our apartment soon. One thing I know by now: keyword, should. Today I visited the apartment for the first time (S did the viewings during business trips and sent me photos)... and was disappointed to find that the living room is so small... Otherwise it's ok; it's a small development with a pool, gym, BBQ area and tennis courts. Working in the office again, getting used to it. The commute sucks. So does the fact that social apps/pages are blocked. But the lunches are great. And it's been very interesting learning about Singaporean culture through my colleagues. First thing: Singaporeans don't wear sunglasses. In spite of the weather, they don't. Didn't notice until someone said, "N...