I feel sick to my stomach, I just got scammed. I was walking around one of the public parks when a smiling, chubby girl asked if I could take a picture of her and her two male cousins. Sure. I…
Archives for November 2010
Secrets from Lunch
As a treat to myself for dodging the aggressive vendors around Yu Gardens, I had lunch at M on the Bund which is probably the most famous restaurant in Shanghai. The service was impeccable. I sat outside and my waiter…
No Trip is Perfect
Considering life has been picture-perfect here in Shanghai, I finally frustrated a taxi driver so badly that he pounded his fist on the roof of the cab and cursed me in Mandarin. It wasn’t even my fault. But I wasn’t…
I ♥ Shanghai
The more time I spend trekking this city, the more I love it! The people are very friendly and kind. They smile when I say, “Ni hao” for hello or “Xie xie” for thank you which is all I know…
In China!
I’m finally here in China and I am loving it! I kept telling Marc tonight during dinner, “I could live here. This is so cute!” We had late night drinks and super yummy food in Xintiandi Square which is a…
Daily Gratitude
I hope everyone had a wonderful Turkey Day! You know what made this year different for me? I cooked! I made four appetizers: shredded brussels sprouts with lemon and poppy seeds, parmesan cheese artichoke dip, spicy shrimp cucumber boats, and…
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Do me a favor and spend all that money you’ve been saving up! I own Target (TGT) and Urban Outfitters (URBN) stock so make sure to patronize those stores. My child’s private school education fund thanks you! As a sidenote,…
The Royal Wedding
Isn’t it funny how the whole world seems to be excited about William and Kate? Not only are they from a different country, but also a different continent. What is the big hoopla, people? Speaking of Brits, I find it…
Only the Good Die Young
Mark Aragon from my from high school was killed earlier this month as an innocent bystander during a car chase between the police and a speeding teenager. Here’s a link to the SFGate article. He leaves behind a wife and…
DWTS
I haven’t even watched the finale, but I’m going to go ahead and vote for Kyle Massey because he and Lacey are so fun to watch! More so than Jennifer “plastic surgery” Grey, Bristol “all nerves” Palin, and even Brandy…