Sunday, April 26, 2009

"Sorry, the number you dialed does not exist."

“… Would you consider selling or renting your apartment?”
“No.” I must have received a million calls from these real estate agencies.

“Hello, blah blah blah…”
When I heard the word “insurance”, I hung up the phone.

“… Are you interested in joining our equestrian club?”
“What?!” I still can’t figure out how my number fell into the hands of an equestrian club.

“Brand new BMW: 50,000RMB, Toyota: 30,000RMB…” the text message read.
Come on! Are you kidding?!

“You have won a laptop in the lucky draw. Please remit 200RMB to this bank account as postage.”
“Really?! When did I become the lucky dog?”

“Zara, MNG, Nike… 50-70% off!”
Hum, is this good news?

I’ve had enough. Last month I changed my cell phone number and it works, at least for now. And I also get of rid people whom I don’t want to contact anymore, for example, stalkers. Next time when a stranger calls, the only thing he will hear is “Sorry, the number you dialed does not exist.”

Thursday, April 23, 2009

H&M finally opens in Beijing

The opening of H&M’s first store in Beijing must have created quite a sensation. I can imagine that.

I’ve been to the stores in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Nanjing. It’s become a must-shop during my travels. I like it not just because it’s cheap and chic. What matters more is I couldn’t have it in Beijing. It’s the rarity that makes it more alluring. People are always desperate for things they cannot get, and things they have lost or missed.

Today the store is right on Qianmen strip, adding another page to our shopping list.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Walking Bruges


Picturesque scenery, nice music, great acting, witty dialogues and a juice story… what else can I expect from a movie?
HBO Asia is airing the fairy tale version of In Bruges, as all the f-words have been surreptitiously deleted. It’s more fun watching it on DVD.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Spring

Willow leaves are gently dancing in the wind;
Cherry blossoms are silently drifting to ground;
White clouds are smiling in the sky;
Bright sunshine is shimmering on the river.

I’ve been walking a lot recently and my foot hurt. After seeing the doctor yesterday morning, I was in no hurry to go to work. Slowing down, I discovered the peaceful scene. It’s right around our office building beside Liangma river.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

A week in the south

Xitang






Wuzhen









Sunset, Hangzhou


Leifengta equipped with elevators, omg!


Taiziwan park, Hangzhou



Suzhou