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My Tweets- amanda_brooks: I FINALLY found a place in Singapore that actually serves molten chocolate cake warm (and molten) instead of straight out of the fridge.
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- amanda_brooks: Saw an escort's ad saying she is a Professional Pussycat. I wonder what the criteria is and if I qualify.
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Amanda,
Hi, I’ve been reading your blog for a couple weeks now and I really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
My two cents on the photo issue you’ve had is that it might be your poses rather than the photographer. In my experience erotic poses/expresions can make a woman look a bit older. The woman I’ve been seeing for the last few months has several different shots on her website and the ones with her smiling are the closest to what she looks like in person.
Also don’t discount personality, a great personality can take away the marks of aging better than any plastic surgeon. Not that you have any, from your pics on this site, I had guessed you were in your 20s before I saw someone wishing you a happy 34th birthday.
Hope you have fun in Australia, hope you blog about it, that is one place I’ve always wanted to go.
Tom
I am bi-continental, living 50/50 on the Mediterranean and the Pacific NW. I have often considered tangling the sheets with a broader cultural spectrum.
In Europe I use Expat, Craigs, and Punt to advertise my website. In the states, Eros and Backpage.
What are your preferred online websites for getting your name out there, in the States, Europa, but and especially all the other “unknown” to me cultures?
Tom,
Nice to have you here. Hmm…”erotic” expressions as aging? Possibly. I personally think I look my best in photos with a smile but then, I don’t want to just have a big ol grin in every photo. Sigh — I’m not a professional model and it shows. But thank you for the compliment! Yes, I am 34 — for better or worse. Photos don’t go a good job of conveying the sparkle in my eye when you tell a good joke, for instance.
Will certainly blog about Australia! I’ve wanted to go since I was 12 and saw The Man From Snowy River. I can’t wait!!!
Silvia,
In the States, I use Eros, Date-Check, Preferred411. And there are regional boards/lists/sites too. And it never hurts to start banner exchanges with escorts you meet along the way. Punt can work in the States too.
As for everywhere else, I do a lot of online research. LOTS of local Google searches, finding indies, following their links, looking for discussion groups, finding regional classifieds and researching the offline scene as well. It is somewhat ironic the amount of time I’ll spend online researching the offline scene!
There is no single global advertising resource. It’s always a new round every time as every region, every city has some sites stronger than others (even in the US) or new sites altogether or…and I know this is going to happen…no sites at all. This is when SEO on your site comes in handy!
XX
Well, I have a non-work question: Have you done any good shopping yet? In my Chinese art history class the professor was telling us how to tell genuine jade from the various fakes passed off on unsuspecting tourists: have a steel blade (prof used a Swiss Army knife as example) and ask if you can scratch it. Con artists will refuse to let you do this…jade is one of the hardest stones out there, almost as hard as or hard as a diamond so it’s difficult to scratch jade and a steel blade won’t do it. That’s according to my professor.
Just saw your post and the part on the KTV bars. The traditional KTV bars with the female hostesses are very male-oriented and priced that way. They’re smoky places filled with mostly older men, I don’t think you’d enjoy that very much!
If/when you get to Japan, would highly recommend that you visit the host clubs for a surreal experience (am sure that would be a mutual sentiment though
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Aspasia,
Haven’t done any serious shopping. I hear there are better bargains in Asia than in Singapore. I had NO idea about the jade-test! Thanks for letting me know! I do plan on buying some jade and I’m going to be very careful because I didn’t realize there was fake jade (should’ve realized it though).
Anne,
Yes, the KTV bars here sounded a lot like strip clubs in the US (smoky, noisy, drinking) and that’s really nothing I want to deal with anymore. I, and a couple of girlfriends here in the US, have been curious about host clubs! I certainly want to go to one when I’m in Japan.
Maybe you can recommend one? Have you been?
XX
When you get to Australia do you plan on working as an indie or in a brothel? I’ve been interested in brothel work, but I can’t seem to get a consistent story on what you need in order to do so or even what its like? I’ve heard that you need a working visa and I’ve also heard that you don’t need any paperwork at all.
Sequoia,
I’m going to try the agency and brothel routes but because of the legal requirements of working in a brothel, not sure that I can do that. I know one person who says they have worked in a brothel there, so I will be talking to them before I do the trip.
And advertising as an indie — always.
I also think it depends on the state. Each state in Australia has very different rules.
XX
Hi Amanda – obviously, I found your blog. lol. First, I’d like to address your dialogue with Tom. As a professional boudoir photographer, I like to think that my eye is more ‘critical’ than the next person. However, what counts is what appeals to the audience no matter how I describe my eye. I must confess that I am generally bored to tears when looking at the galleries of other companions. Even my work bores me on occassion and my fiance has a hissy fit about it. However, there are 2 ladies who’s images I thoroughly enjoy and actually study them. Yes, that’s right. Historically, artists learn from other artists and I humbly do the same. They are: http://www.silvianue.com and http://www.texasgoldengirl.ne( I found Silvia through the website of Will Santillo, another amazing photographer). Why? While these 2 ladies could not have more contrasting styles, they are both intriguing and dead on with reflecting their personalities. Silvia is thee most authentically, exotic woman I’ve ever seen. She doesn’t have a ‘perfect’ body in the ‘barbie’ sense but she’s clearly at peace with her sensuality. I’d die to photograph her. Amanda’s images are refreshingly natural and don’t try to hard. Here everyone, is the key to modern art and yes, photography: allowing your art to do what it wants. Amanda, through your images it is clear who you are. Enough blabbing.
I used to travel to Zurich, Switzerland quite a bit and spent time with a diverse crowd, mostly who lived in Singapore. This was I’d say about 4 years ago. The buzz was that Singapore is the hip place to be. What say you?
Lastly, my blog topics are quite different. I try to address issues that are of interest to companions. I think I’m going to diversify.
Meeshee,
I’m glad you like my photos, that’s credit to my photographers. I have the idea, they do the hard work of carrying it out. Because yes — I’ve very bored with the typical photos on escort galleries. Some are breaking out of the mold, most are not.
Not sure how “hip” Singapore is or isn’t. There are certainly trendy young people there, just like anywhere. I’m not one of them! I usually hang out amongst the local locals and they don’t do much beyond have a beer with dinner at the food stalls and dress like they put on whatever fell out of the closet onto them. Singapore’s a very nice place and I like it a lot. But I’m the last person to be able to judge a place’s hipness!
Expand your blog! No one ever says you have to blog about certain topics and stay there!
XX
I’m a little behind on my blog reader, but I have been so curious about the legalities in Singapore the whole time you’ve been posting on your Twitter. I guess I had a much different idea since the governement seems to be quite restricted in other ways, but not towards prostitution. I wish our police (especially in Vegas) would get the point too and chase after the true criminals than us. Seems never ending these days…
Good luck on your travels and I hope Australia turns out to be better for you! I am confused on how their regulations work in their brothels and indie escorts.
LV Courtesan,
The legalities aren’t quite as wide open as one might think. BUT…they also have a very relaxed approach to enforcing the laws. It never hurts to be discreet either.
Their government might be strict in many ways, but it’s created a very safe country. I’m quite okay with it, really. So are many of the Westerners who have lived there for years. The main gripe is the cost of owning a car and the cost of goods (since it’s an island, everything must be imported). As far as I can tell, Singapore does not send its police forces to harrass citizens but to actually prevent and solve crime. What a novel way to approach law enforcement!
Singapore does have active censorship, though I’ve yet to have a problem visiting any escort sites. Seems that policitcal issues are censored, not much else.
I’ll report on Oz when I get there. It really does depend on which state you’re talking about. Kind of like American and strip clubs! All the rules vary by location.
XX
Hi Amanda,
How can I get in touch with you?
Thanks,
Mike
I do wonder what the kink factor is in Singapore. I also wonder if there is a market for larger women. Since it seems as if the people there are rather meak, gosh I wouldn’t wish to scare anyone!
I’m sure though, as with most places, there is a market for all types of women.
Just curious about your observations. And thanks!
Hugs,
Elisabeth
Elisabeth,
You would wonder about the kink factor!
There is certainly some kink out here — submissive men and the like (though don’t expect submissive men to actually read your website before contacting you asking their questions). I don’t know about larger women — not only does everyone look larger than Asians by comparaision, it does skew perception of what’s “big.” You never know until you try, but it could be a rather expensive gamble.
Like any English-speaker, you’ll get expats. The locals you would get would probably be more fetishy, though I guess you won’t mind that!
Ultimately, I don’t know. You would be a niche of one — which could be very good for you.
XX