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Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 2:01 PM
Because of the short-term stay in China, I have learnt to wash clothes, and cook Ba Bao Zhou (a.k.a. Eight Treasures Porridge). Having them done makes me feel proud as I never thought I could do them until trying out for the first time. Haha…like what my friends have said, being alone in a foreign place forces one to learn doing the usual domestic chores. So hopefully I can learn more things during the stay, especially learning to cook more dishes.
By the way, I discover that the local Chinese see marriage and having a child as compulsory. And that’s different from the Hong Kong, Taiwan Chinese and even Singapore Chinese think. I’m not sure about what’s the real reason behind such situation. However, I suspect it’s linked to the traditional Chinese philosophy rooted into the community, and also how the Chinese Central Government has taught their people to see marriage and children since young. Seriously, having such thoughts isn’t a bad idea as it ensures a balance of the old and young in the society, and certainly the continuity of Mankind.
However, there’re still shortcomings for such concept, which make the other Chinese to think that being single or even cohabiting can be better, rather than rushing or blindly jumping into marriage. Hmm…I think I’ll seriously stick the latter concept for the moment, till I am to find a suitable partner. This decision is more certain after watching a TVB drama serial, La Femme Desperado, which describes how difficult it is to be a woman in today’s society. So, ladies out there, take your time to find your partner. There’s no hurry for you to get settled down.
Well, I shall end it here today. And hope I’ll have more interesting contents soon to share with everyone. Cheers.
By the way, I discover that the local Chinese see marriage and having a child as compulsory. And that’s different from the Hong Kong, Taiwan Chinese and even Singapore Chinese think. I’m not sure about what’s the real reason behind such situation. However, I suspect it’s linked to the traditional Chinese philosophy rooted into the community, and also how the Chinese Central Government has taught their people to see marriage and children since young. Seriously, having such thoughts isn’t a bad idea as it ensures a balance of the old and young in the society, and certainly the continuity of Mankind.
However, there’re still shortcomings for such concept, which make the other Chinese to think that being single or even cohabiting can be better, rather than rushing or blindly jumping into marriage. Hmm…I think I’ll seriously stick the latter concept for the moment, till I am to find a suitable partner. This decision is more certain after watching a TVB drama serial, La Femme Desperado, which describes how difficult it is to be a woman in today’s society. So, ladies out there, take your time to find your partner. There’s no hurry for you to get settled down.
Well, I shall end it here today. And hope I’ll have more interesting contents soon to share with everyone. Cheers.
Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 12:03 PM
Since I have successfully posted some pictures, I thought I might as well post up more of them. So now I'm going to show you some free shots I have taken.
Firstly, I'll show the alley from my apartment block towards the main road, which is outside the neigbourhood. For your information, the neighbourhood I live in is situated west of the town district, and it only takes about 10 minutes to go to the town district from my place. Seriously, my company is very good to provide such a convenient place for us to live in for the next five months.
Next, I'll show you a few shots of Wuxi's most prosperous distrist, the town district. You are able to find many departmental stores selling domestic and international brands like Li Ning and Nike. Haha...there's also Starbucks. Oh, when I first saw the Starbucks store, I felt so happy as I really miss Singapore's coffee, which is so much better than what's available here. Anyway, the town district is a great place to shop, eat, drink and even surf internet. I can say everything is available in the town district. Hmm...I'm really happy to come to such place, especially it has let me bought numerous original TVB drama serials, and they are cheaper than what's sold back home.
Okay, that's about it for today. I wanna go shopping later. Hehe...
Firstly, I'll show the alley from my apartment block towards the main road, which is outside the neigbourhood. For your information, the neighbourhood I live in is situated west of the town district, and it only takes about 10 minutes to go to the town district from my place. Seriously, my company is very good to provide such a convenient place for us to live in for the next five months.
Next, I'll show you a few shots of Wuxi's most prosperous distrist, the town district. You are able to find many departmental stores selling domestic and international brands like Li Ning and Nike. Haha...there's also Starbucks. Oh, when I first saw the Starbucks store, I felt so happy as I really miss Singapore's coffee, which is so much better than what's available here. Anyway, the town district is a great place to shop, eat, drink and even surf internet. I can say everything is available in the town district. Hmm...I'm really happy to come to such place, especially it has let me bought numerous original TVB drama serials, and they are cheaper than what's sold back home.
Okay, that's about it for today. I wanna go shopping later. Hehe...
It’s the weekend again. And I’m now out at town district to enjoy an hour or more of fast internet surfing. Hmm…seriously, there’s really a lot of Chinese students here in this internet bar, especially the teenagers, here surfing, playing internet games, or even do research. This kind of culture is pretty interesting as such places can bring more socializing among the people in such a big city.
Anyway, I’ll like to show you some photos taken while my partner and I went to Wuxi’s famous nature beauty, Yuan Tou Zhu (aka Turtle Head Peninsula). It’s located on the southwest edge of Wuxi, with Tai Hu’s water grazing its shore. And the place gets this name as it is said that one will able to see the turtle head-like coast while approaching the place by Tai Hu. For your information, Tai Hu is China’s most fabled body of fresh water. It’s also the home of quality pearls, which are being sold across China. But I didn’t buy that cos’ it’s kinda too expensive for me to buy on the initial period of my stay.
To start off the expedition, we also took the 15 minutes ferry ride, which is included in the admission ticket of RMB100, to San Shan Dao (aka Fairy Islands of Tai Hu), a hilly island connected by causeways to two flanking islets. The highlights on this island are the Taoist temples, structures and certainly its nature beauty. Though it’s hard for me to climb high and down to cover all the highlights on this island, I certainly am delighted to witness such beauty.
Then, we returned back to the Peninsula to continue exploring. As we were not too sure to walk such a big place, we decided to follow the tour groups, which were there at that time. And we got to see and understand the background story behind the different spots along the Peninsula’s coastal areas. After all, we explored inwards the Peninsula and climbed up at Lu Ding Hill, the highest spot in this tourist attraction. According to our colleagues, you will able to see Wuxi as a whole at this spot. Well, I’m not sure if we really did witnessed cos’ it was slightly misty when we were up at the hill’s tower. After the trip, I must say both of us were so tired as we really climbed and walked a lot to explore and take photos.
Haha…it’s the only beginning for us to explore the city, and the nearby cities like Shanghai and Suzhou. So I’ll train myself now to be more stronger and also save plenty of money to go around. Cheers.
Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 12:42 PM
Finally. I'm blogging again. It's been more than 10 days since I last blogged. Did anyone miss me? I'm sure there's always somebody, especially my family, missing me at every moment while I'm still in Wuxi, China.
Anyway, I'm doing fine here. Over the past days, my partner and I have experienced local lifestyle, eaten our first Chinese KFC and MacDonald meals, and also been to Wuxi's famous Tai Hu. And my company is providing us good accommodation, which is 10 minutes' bus ride from Wuxi's most prosperous city district. Cool, right? Oh, I don't have the pictures now to show you as I'm currently in an Internet cafe, with nothing prepared. Well, I promise to post the pictures as soon as I can. Sounds great? Haha...
So that's about it for this moment. I gotta go off now to enjoy my first Chinese Starbucks drink. Oh, I'm feeling excited now. Coffee, here I come.
Anyway, I'm doing fine here. Over the past days, my partner and I have experienced local lifestyle, eaten our first Chinese KFC and MacDonald meals, and also been to Wuxi's famous Tai Hu. And my company is providing us good accommodation, which is 10 minutes' bus ride from Wuxi's most prosperous city district. Cool, right? Oh, I don't have the pictures now to show you as I'm currently in an Internet cafe, with nothing prepared. Well, I promise to post the pictures as soon as I can. Sounds great? Haha...
So that's about it for this moment. I gotta go off now to enjoy my first Chinese Starbucks drink. Oh, I'm feeling excited now. Coffee, here I come.
Thursday, March 1, 2007 - 12:56 AM
It’s almost time. And I’m still not asleep yet. Hmm…I’m not feeling nervous or something. I’m simply wondering how things are going to be when my partner and I are to reach Shanghai, and then Wuxi. Lots of thought have been going through my mind. Well, whatever it is, I shall stay positive and motivated. That’s the way one should be while facing a new challenge.
Okay, so it’s “goodbye, home” and “hello, China”. How exciting, right? China is now the limelight for super-fast developments, especially at its coastal cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou. Well, it’s a great opportunity to see such places, and learn from them.
Oh, it’s getting late. I better go and catch a sleep now before checking in for the flight. Do stay tuned for updates of my trip. And take care.
Okay, so it’s “goodbye, home” and “hello, China”. How exciting, right? China is now the limelight for super-fast developments, especially at its coastal cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou. Well, it’s a great opportunity to see such places, and learn from them.
Oh, it’s getting late. I better go and catch a sleep now before checking in for the flight. Do stay tuned for updates of my trip. And take care.