My very own slice of cyberspace on which to record my adventures, and perhaps misadventures, while overseas.
Here's the thing - I'm still in California (HA! made you look). As a matter of fact, I'm in a Starbucks that is probably uncomfortably close to you. So since I've nothing interesting to report at this point in time, allow me to tell you a bit about the blog and how it got its name: singapowwow.blogspot.com. After all--titles of works (however full of rubbish) (!) can really make or break one's readership! I learned this from the guy who wrote Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Let's start with the basics:
My intended audience
People, preferably, though pets are more than welcome here.
My purpose
To inform you of the goings-on in the life of Katrina Mae as she galavants throughout the far reaches of Asia. And of her efforts to not become burnt-out or imprisoned in the process.
The particulars
29 August 2011 - December 2012
(That's all I know, for now)
The [rather anti-climactic] story behind "singapowow"
I was determined to find a portmanteau of 'Singapore' and some other "cool" word, but since my brain only works properly during school hours, (on Tuesdays and Thursdays anyway) I sought out the help of the internet, which is more reliable--and year round.
I thought to myself "what are some words that begin in 'po'?"
I typed this casually into a search engine.
Some of the titles that crossed my mind:
Singa- Pox virus
Singa- popular
Singa- polygamy
Singa- polyps
...
...
And while these names certainly had a certain "ring" to them, none really captured the essence of what I was trying to do here...
So I forged onward.
Then, after what seemed like an eternity (about five minutes), out of the woodwork came the word:
"POW-WOW".
"POW-WOW".
Definition: A North American Indian ceremony involving feasting, singing, and dancing.
!!!
I'd found it!
It was the perfect name, really. You see, not only am I a Native-born North American, but I also happen to love Indian food. Additionally, it is widely known that the sole reason I am pursuing this post in Singapore is for the feasting, singing, and dancing potential. Never mind that it will be in a classroom setting; I'm looking for a good time.
