#1 - Singapore Airport

Just under six months ago i got the email saying my ADE Global Institute application had been accepted. Cork, Ireland was the destination for Sometime in July. While exciting, it seemed so far away with so much to do and sort before I left. Naturally, my instincts weren't to leave getting British pounds, two pairs of thongs and the packing of my case until five hours before my flight left... But that's what happened. Regardless of my terrible time management skills (or excellent per-flight relaxing at home, as I like to word it) I arrive in Singapore's Changi Airport. It took 25mins to walk from the ????? Plane that flapped me from Perth all the way to B7 (I think im at the correct gate) where a majestic A380 will take over the, dare I say 'privilege', of journeying me to ye old London town. Ok I'm bored. And I have a cracking headache. Perhaps too many pre-flight nerve-calmers (ie alcoholic beverages). Having said that from 'quite concerned' on the non-numeric rating scale of pre-flight nervousness indicator, to 'it will be fine, more people die in cars than airplanes' is a step very much in the right direction. Quick question - why are people queuing outside the gate now... Wanting to get the best seat? Wanting those comfortable and roomy seats renowned throughout the air travel game, as opposed to the relative spaciousness of the airport lounge? Worried they will miss the plane? I think I'm missing something - the line is moving and I'm outside. No loudspeaker message. I'm off... 35mins later. Err... That would be why they were moving. Official Singapore military-type men checking passports and such. In case you're wondering. I got through. The plane awaits. I await the next mass movement of people as my cue to board. Is the loudspeaker broken, or has this long service leave thing caught on so that the ILSA (International Loud Speaker Authority) cannot cover employees on LSL too... All quiet.