My previous post covered the positive aspects of American and Cincinnati culture that were first brought to my attention after living abroad. This post will cover the aspects of Asian and Singaporean culture that I miss now that I have moved back to the U.S. Disclaimer: I recognize that everything I write below will be … Continue reading Singapore vs Cincinnati (Part 2)
I've officially been home from Singapore for 11 days. Going back to American culture (specifically Dayton/Cincinnati) has been odd and more of an adjustment than I expected. I now see my own culture differently in both a positive and negative view. Living in Singapore for 4 months has challenged me creatively, lead me to adventures, and … Continue reading Singapore vs Cincinnati (Part 1)
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After being inspired by the Malaysian Heritage Festival, I made the trip to Johor Baru, Malaysia with my friends, Elly, Anna, and Vu. This city is conveniently connected to Singapore by a mile long causeway. Many people choose to live in Johor Bahru and commute to Singapore to save money. Most travelers going through Malaysia skip … Continue reading Johor Bahru
In regards to race, Singapore is 70% Chinese, 15% Malay, 8% Indian, and and 7% other. This weekend I wanted to learn more about Malaysian culture since I have spent most of my time in Singapore learning about Chinese culture. This is thanks to my Chinese coworkers and my office being near Chinatown. Also, I have met … Continue reading A Taste of Malaysia
Two months after shooting the video, the final video was ready to be released at the giant #LightUpNCF party. The party was meant to promote Martell's new product and also feature Shigga Shay and his new song. Top photo Credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke4t577xikY I was stunned by the size and energy of the rave. Hundreds of mostly young … Continue reading Music Video Shoot (Part 3)
After socializing with the other extras, I went to get my makeup and hair professionally done. The makeup artists spent a solid hour doing my hair, applying endless layers of foundation, gluing on fake eye lashes, and contouring my face. When they finished, I hardly recognized myself. I am not one for ever wearing a … Continue reading Music Video Shoot (Part 2)
A few weeks ago, I designed a poster at work for a Martell product launch party hosted by the Singaporean rapper, Shigga Shay. While designing it, some of my coworkers on different teams would walk by my desk and get excited when they saw the rapper's face. I had never heard of him, but my coworkers' … Continue reading Music Video Shoot (Part 1)
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After spending a significant amount of time exploring Ho Chi Minh City, I wanted to see a different side of Vietnamese culture. I took a tour with Anna of the rural areas about 2.5 hours outside of the city. The two of us joined a bus tour with two elderly New Zealanders, two middle aged … Continue reading Vietnam (Part 3)- Rural Area
