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2011 was the year of the e-reader after my boyfriend brought back a Kindle from America. It really kick-started my reading because it meant I could have a book on me at all times, whether it’s on the Kindle itself or on the Kindle app on my phone. I still worked through some of my…
I know that there are a lot of people out there that think that frequent flyer programs are a scam or simply not worth your time. I am not one of those people. I am currently a member of three different frequent flyer programs — Qantas, Continental (now United), and Virgin Australia’s Velocity. I hardly…
The Marina Bay Sands hotel dominates Singapore’s waterfront with its unique cantilever design. The structure that resembles a boat and spans the three towers of the hotel is actually a “skypark” where tourists, for a S$19 charge, can get one of the best views in Singapore. You can look out towards the Singapore Strait, dotted…
When I hopped on a plane to Singapore last Christmas, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was heading to a country where the main religion is not Christianity and whose weather is only ever described as hot and humid. Surely, Christmas here would not be in any way like a northern hemisphere Christmas. In…
The words that every programmer types into their first program: hello world. I may not have used them in my first program that launched me into my current career path (written in the lovely language of Scheme during an introductory course at the University of Queensland, where I was studying abroad) but I have used…
What Did I Read in 2011?
2011 was the year of the e-reader after my boyfriend brought back a Kindle from America. It really kick-started my reading because it meant I could have a book on me at all times, whether it’s on the Kindle itself or on the Kindle app on my phone. I still worked through some of my…
United/Continental, It’s Not Me, It’s You
I know that there are a lot of people out there that think that frequent flyer programs are a scam or simply not worth your time. I am not one of those people. I am currently a member of three different frequent flyer programs — Qantas, Continental (now United), and Virgin Australia’s Velocity. I hardly…
Photo of the Week: Night Lights from the Skypark
The Marina Bay Sands hotel dominates Singapore’s waterfront with its unique cantilever design. The structure that resembles a boat and spans the three towers of the hotel is actually a “skypark” where tourists, for a S$19 charge, can get one of the best views in Singapore. You can look out towards the Singapore Strait, dotted…
Celebrating Christmas in Singapore
When I hopped on a plane to Singapore last Christmas, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was heading to a country where the main religion is not Christianity and whose weather is only ever described as hot and humid. Surely, Christmas here would not be in any way like a northern hemisphere Christmas. In…
Hello world!
The words that every programmer types into their first program: hello world. I may not have used them in my first program that launched me into my current career path (written in the lovely language of Scheme during an introductory course at the University of Queensland, where I was studying abroad) but I have used…
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I'm Kristin, a Texan born to an American father and English mother. I've been living in Australia since 2008. My first plane flight was when I was three weeks old and I've been hooked ever since. I never feel quite right unless I have a plane ticket (to anywhere, whether it's Sydney or Sweden) booked in my name!
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