First one home on a Friday night. Nothing to complain about, I've had my vodka lime soda, antipasto and a cheese platter. Between work, the big boss visiting Shanghai from Australia, a board game night, company dinners, the boyfriend's birthday, minor house redecorating and a new housemate, there's hardly been a moment to breathe this week. A flurry of good food and way too much enjoyment. Now for . . .
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 . . .
Unusual Celebrations
I enjoy scouring the Internet for weird tidbits (not the physical food type), strange events and quirky places to go to. I'm just cool like that. Ahem, yes. Came across some unusual things to celebrate this month and just thought I'd post them. September 1st: International Bacon Day Dammit. I missed International Bacon Day. September 3rd: National Skyscraper Day This is the one where you are . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .