Thursday, March 26, 2009
house hunting
been house hunting this week...hostel fee in 天津大学is really ex...50 rmb per day..works out to be 1500 a month. There are four of us here so it adds up to 6000 rmb per month for rent.this amt does not include the electric bill, internet fee per pax, water and washing machine fee..it is so ex!!!an apartment outside cost only at most 3000 for a 4 room flat...thats y i have been house hunting for the past week...so frustrating..cant seem to find out with the ideal conditions..there ar eonly 1 we shorlisted which is not bad..juz that a bit ulu...hiaz...going to c more houses this weekend..hope i can find better ones..cant wait to move out...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sucky weather
tianjin weather is terrible and unpredictable...last week temp was as high as 30 degrees...which is abt the same as singapore..this morning it started to snow...wtf...and i thought everyone was saying no more snow...mid of march isnt suppose to snow..instead the temp shld be gradually rising...looks like the temp is staying at near zero degrees for now...sucky weather...i miss the sun and the warmth of singapore...:(
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Cancer
Crabs live in the inter-tidal zone of the oceans, where tides rise and fall twice every day. This is the most dynamic and changeful place on earth, but also the most nutrient rich. Because of the constant change, Cancer have developed a hard outer shell for protection. Cancer can use the hard outer shell of your home as your protection. But it's more than just that. Typically, your sensitive Cancer can hold your feelings quietly behind your own walls. Crabs also have large pinching claws, and Cancer can hold onto things, especially from the past. Cancer are fiercely loyal and have a difficult time letting go. But Cancer are also quick to bring those you love inside the safety of your outer shell while you nurture them. Cancer love is protective, but unless tempered, can be smothering. Cancer motto could be, "A good defense is the best offense." Like a Crab in its cave, your attack can consist of baiting your opponent into your territory. What appears to be a retreat to others can be your best aggressive tactic. As you feel your way through life, building your security by developing your home and family relationships, remember that unexpressed anger can turn into resentment and depression, so find someone you can trust and share your feelings.
Element: Water
Astrologically, the water element symbolizes emotion. Water runs deep; it seeks its own level and will flow until it has found it. The cycle of water is endless with the snows falling in the mountains and melting. The mountain streams join to make the great rivers that run to the sea. The tides and currents churn the oceans. Similarly, our feelings are flowing as they connect the present with past experiences. Sometimes the waters are so deep that we cannot put words to our feelings.
The water of Cancer is that of the changing tides. Regular rhythms that bring food and nurture the creatures who live there. But this is also about the water of a smoothly surfaced lake. No movement is apparent, yet beneath the surface there is movement, currents and much hidden activity.
Cancer Greatest Strength: Your ability to nurture others
Cancer Possible Weakness: Fear of the past repeating in the future
Element: Water
Astrologically, the water element symbolizes emotion. Water runs deep; it seeks its own level and will flow until it has found it. The cycle of water is endless with the snows falling in the mountains and melting. The mountain streams join to make the great rivers that run to the sea. The tides and currents churn the oceans. Similarly, our feelings are flowing as they connect the present with past experiences. Sometimes the waters are so deep that we cannot put words to our feelings.
The water of Cancer is that of the changing tides. Regular rhythms that bring food and nurture the creatures who live there. But this is also about the water of a smoothly surfaced lake. No movement is apparent, yet beneath the surface there is movement, currents and much hidden activity.
Cancer Greatest Strength: Your ability to nurture others
Cancer Possible Weakness: Fear of the past repeating in the future
leo
The Lion is considered the king of the jungle, and likewise you Leos have an air of royalty about you. Some Leos even have hair resembling the thick mane of the Lion. But Lions are more than roar, for they are truly magnificent beasts. The Lioness proudly cares for the young, hunts and takes care of survival with relentless intent and ferocity, when needed. And proud are you Leo! Perhaps that's why Leo often chooses work that puts you in the center of stage or in the spotlight of appreciation. Leo are warm of spirit, eager for action and are driven by a desire to be loved for what you bring to others. Leo are a magnanimous leader and a faithful servant. Once scorned in love, however, Leo will withdraw your affections and the light, once brilliant, can go cold. Leo motto might be "What you see is what you get." You tend to live your live straightforwardly and with a flair for drama. In fact, many Leos are attracted to the theater, the performing arts and public relations, for you truly understand the importance of putting on a good presentation. As you blaze gloriously through your life, remember to take time to acknowledge the feelings of those around you. If you forget, you could unconsciously hurt someone you love. But, if you remain aware your impact, others can benefit from your presence.
Element: Fire
Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth. One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one. Fire doesn't plan it next move; it isn't logical. It simply is in the moment and will burn what fuel is available without judgment or forethought. For this reason fire signs can successfully rely on their intuition and survival instincts. The fire of Leo is brilliant and intense. It's like the summer Sun that relentlessly shows up every day and whose heat continues to build over a period of time.
Leo Greatest Strength: Your playful and loving nature
Leo Possible Weakness: Need for approval can become too important
Element: Fire
Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth. One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one. Fire doesn't plan it next move; it isn't logical. It simply is in the moment and will burn what fuel is available without judgment or forethought. For this reason fire signs can successfully rely on their intuition and survival instincts. The fire of Leo is brilliant and intense. It's like the summer Sun that relentlessly shows up every day and whose heat continues to build over a period of time.
Leo Greatest Strength: Your playful and loving nature
Leo Possible Weakness: Need for approval can become too important
1 word replies...
ok ya haha orh....i hate getting all this responses in sms or in msn...y cant juz make the effort to type or text something longer and make it more sincere...i HATE 1 word replies...
Monday, March 16, 2009
telepathy
i used to not believe in telepathy..but i was wrong...was window shopping along 宾浆道(tianjin equivalent of our orchard rd) and saw this roadside store selling couple keychain..bought on for me and darling...haha...guess what!in the streets of shanghai my darling is getting a couple keychain for us too..haha..thats wat i call telepathy...so now we got two couple keychains..haha..thank you darling:)mucks!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Shanghai!!!
07/03/09
wanted to wake up early to head to 珠家角 but end up slept in late...we only managed to catch the 1030 bus to 珠家角...is an old water town which prospers in the olden days..so now it is a historical site which allow ppl to visit and know more abt the history...it was suppose to be like the venice of the east...turn out not quite true but the view and the building were quite nice...we walk ard the old town visiting different exhibitions...some of them are fascinating but some of them are quite dull...haha..but the view of the river is nice...the parks inside are also not bad...not bad a place to spend a day...recommend for bith couples and friends to go visit...aft 珠家角 we head to IKEA for dinner...i was craving for home food...at least close to home food...we spotted this IKEA when we were on the bus heading to 珠家角...haha...i knew this is the place for my dinner...i miss my swedish meatballs!!!we ordered salmon , swedish meatballs , sphagetti , chicken cutlet rice , chicken wings and cheesecake...it cost only 100 rmb...haha...20 bucks in sing can even buy u half of this...good dinner...best dinner i eaten since coming to shanghai..definetly satisfy my craving for home food...haha..:)
wanted to wake up early to head to 珠家角 but end up slept in late...we only managed to catch the 1030 bus to 珠家角...is an old water town which prospers in the olden days..so now it is a historical site which allow ppl to visit and know more abt the history...it was suppose to be like the venice of the east...turn out not quite true but the view and the building were quite nice...we walk ard the old town visiting different exhibitions...some of them are fascinating but some of them are quite dull...haha..but the view of the river is nice...the parks inside are also not bad...not bad a place to spend a day...recommend for bith couples and friends to go visit...aft 珠家角 we head to IKEA for dinner...i was craving for home food...at least close to home food...we spotted this IKEA when we were on the bus heading to 珠家角...haha...i knew this is the place for my dinner...i miss my swedish meatballs!!!we ordered salmon , swedish meatballs , sphagetti , chicken cutlet rice , chicken wings and cheesecake...it cost only 100 rmb...haha...20 bucks in sing can even buy u half of this...good dinner...best dinner i eaten since coming to shanghai..definetly satisfy my craving for home food...haha..:)
08/03/09
臣凰庙was a great place to go..of course my main reason going there is to eat the famous 南翔小笼包...haha...they are the highlights of the day...cant find te jade buddha temple so end up walking ard the place and eat the 小笼包...12rmb for 16...end up buying 32..16 each and my darling actually ate all of it...think my darling appetite has increase since arriving in china...haha...good cos i wan to make sure she eat more to keep herself warm...haha...last day in shanghai and tml i am going back to tianjin...i will miss shanghai and of course my darling:)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Shanghai!!
i have been so lazy to update my blog...went shnghai to spend the weekend with my darling and friends...thanks mike and friends for providing free lodging for 2 days...haha..
5/03/09
06/03/09
i reached shanghai early in the morning...first thing i see is the morning crowd rush...lots of ppl using the subway to travel to work...met my darling at 人民广场 station..finally aft waiting of a month i can hug my darling in my arms:)wat a blessing to have my darling with me..went to put our stuff at mike's place first before heading to 世纪公园. It is the 梅花 season now!!the whole place was beautiful..park is quite big..we took 3 hours to finish walking the whole of it..wat a beautiful place it is..:)
5/03/09
took nite train from tianjin to beijing...the trains are surprising not bad...although is a six person per bunk, the beds are quite comfortable..good thing i did not get the lower bunk cos end up having everyone sitting on it to chit chat..i bought the top one..more privacy..anyway nite train spend most of my time sleeping...but i did interact with the ppl in my bunk...nice guys..fed me lots of info on shanghai and tianjin..cos most of them are season travellers...
06/03/09
i reached shanghai early in the morning...first thing i see is the morning crowd rush...lots of ppl using the subway to travel to work...met my darling at 人民广场 station..finally aft waiting of a month i can hug my darling in my arms:)wat a blessing to have my darling with me..went to put our stuff at mike's place first before heading to 世纪公园. It is the 梅花 season now!!the whole place was beautiful..park is quite big..we took 3 hours to finish walking the whole of it..wat a beautiful place it is..:)
Aft 世纪公园 we went to the shanghai museum..museums are great cos its the place where u can really noe the history of the country...haha..but i have never been to singapore muesum...haha...anyway the shanghai museum showcase lots of the china history art pieces...quite interesting juz that we went there at 330..the place closes at 5..we rush through all the gallery to at least catch a glimpse of all the artefacts on display...haha..
at nite we had a nice dinner to celebrate our 13th month together...i love chinese food...but shnaghai food is ex compared to tianjin..meal cost 90 rmb but is cheap compared to singapore..aft dinner we went to 外滩..lots of construction going on as shanhai is holding the expo meeting in 2010...but the view is still nice..even nicer with darling by my side...think is every couple muz go place..so romantic...muz go and take pics there:)
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