Checked in Marco Island Beach Resort

This morning I waked up at 4.30 am again. I don't bother to think whether it's because of jet lag or the disturbed mind. These past few days, I have slept immediately right after I got into bed around 10, 11 pm. I like waking up early in the morning, doing things slowly and still have plenty of time in a day but it's definitely not an easy task to change the habit. So even i only slept for 5, 6 hours a day, I still feel great.

I went for a run around the neighborhood. The weather is perfect for jogging. I love the water fountain in the middle of the serene lake surrounded by some big trees, ducks swimming peacefully. The scene reminds me of the good time I have in North Carolina. After the run, I took shower, making coffee, reading some news, catching up with some work. Sadly today I had to leave this peaceful place to Marco resort where the event is held.



4, 5 hours on the road is generally not a good experience especially I don't know what to do to kill time. I can't read or write to avoid motion sickness. But i did manage to take some pictures of the roads with beautiful blue sky and white clouds. Farms with lazy cows  lying on the fields on the road side remind me of my road trip in Wollongwong.

I visited Walmart and felt so excited at the beef and ice-scream sections. They are packaged in huge portions at amazingly cheap price. Sausages are great too.  If I lived in the US, I would have bigger size.

After checking in JW Marriott hotel, I took a leisure walk along the beach, catching the sunset. The view is absolutely romantic and beautiful.

I went for dinner and drinks with my coworkers. I got a chance to meet some people from London whom I have been talking on the phone and finally saw them in person. I ordered a glass of red wine. The Americans are so generous with their portions so I literally drank 2 glasses of red wine by Singapore standard and it's kind of exceeding my limit for work and networking events. I left the bar at 10+. As soon as i got back to my room, I dragged myself to the bed, falling into sleep in 1 second.