No, I did not go fishing on my week off. I am unsure of whether it is even possible to catch (edible) fish in Shanghai. By good catches*, I am simply referring to my net of Perth people that I just put up in my 'study' today. Just note that my study is really just a wooden desk on a slightly elevated area in my room. Just like my 'room' in Sydney was really just a little section of the living . . .
Crossroads
So here I am, unemployed again...for the next 1.5 weeks at least. I was happily working at Auditoire when I got another job offer. That's where the dilemmas all started. How do you choose between two good opportunities? First world problems - it should be enough to have those opportunities, some might say. I have no clue how this even came about when I was whinging about my career prospects in . . .
The First
Things have whizzed past in a bit of a blur. Friday. Job interview. Monday. Job offer. Tuesday. Accept job offer. Wednesday. FIRST DAY OF WORK. Had my mini freak out last night about how 'i am not mentally prepared'. But then again, when is one ever mentally prepared to trek off to work after month(s) of holidaying? It's all very exciting. It was my agency of choice, who thought that I would . . .
Childish Fun
There are certain things in life that make us warm and fuzzy. Whether it be lying down in the sun (if you're taking being 'warm' quite literally), cuddles, hot chocolate, grabbing a tub of ice cream and watching a good movie, memories, ricotta pancakes, new clothes, receiving a hand-written letter, puppies, when an amazing song comes on, old people taking walks, first cup of coffee in the morning . . .
Lego Bricks
Having one of those days where everything seems to fall into place. Where there's a little more bop in your step and Glee's version of 'Dancing with Myself' doesn't cause the same irritation that it normally does when it comes on. I even tried to open the windows to let in some fresh air. Soon changed my mind (note to self: China does not actually have fresh air). Let's just stick with my perfect . . .
Whinge Time
Been sick and partially bedridden for the past three days. The only pleasure of being sick was to legitimately receive a day off. However, considering my state of unemployment, I just wallow in a bout of self-pity wondering why my water bottle is always empty and looking for yet another tissue. No, not a pretty sight. So sore it's difficult to move. Who gets the flu in summer! Been extremely . . .
Knitting Fun
That's one thing that I love about Shanghai - the multitude of events on every week. There's anything from drinking beer and seeing who's the hottest Hooter's girl in Shanghai, to 'blue' moon parties with buckets of booze, jello shots and body paint, to watching a film screening of Darjeeling Limited, to streetboarding World Cups, to visiting an exhibition filled with Olympics posters, to hearty . . .
Hello Shanghai
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Yet Another
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Yes, China seems to have two for some reason. "Qixi Festival aka the Night of Sevens aka Chinese Valentine’s Day is Thursday, August 23rd. While the festival used to be associated with getting married, these days, it’s more like a second Valentines Day. According to legend, if it rains during this holiday, it means that this couple that were separated by a Goddess are . . .
China Post #1
I have a confession. This post has actually already been posted previously (on the 14th of August to be exact). Shock horror. But it's my first proper China post so please pretend I never told you and just continue reading, pretending that it's fresh new material. Much appreciated. Here it goes. The enormity of the move to China hadn't really hit me. I'd already moved to Sydney and had my crazy . . .