TGIF #2

Yay!
Third Friday in Shanghai...
Another week another set of dramas.
Today I realised not everyone is out to get me. I'm actually not hating on China this week which is a first since I spend the first two complaining heaps to T. Poor boy, having to put up with an extra dose of my whinging.

Third Friday in China actually means I'm one week closer to home. Yes.. as of tomorrow I only have 6 more days in Shanghai and I'll be heading back home to Melbourne. Yay English! It will be so strange to speak the language all the time with everyone after a hiatus of a month. Once I get back home I'll give you all the low down of my travels and even show you some photos :-). Oh and there are thousands... sadly.

BIG SHOUT OUT TO A!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY (for next week *blush*)!

This week I've been shopping, shopping and shopping. Hence the long HLWIBH post... What I haven't shown you yet is the small accessories and stuff I picked up at the computer/camera markets. I have a big big obsession with electronics; I used to think htmling was fun. I used my myspace only as an avenue to redo my page and learn more codes. NERD ALERT!

So in light of my Nerd Herdness, this TGIF entry will be on the electronic haunts of Shanghai:

1. Luban Rd (metro line 4.)
Photography mall. Lower floor for
cameras and as you go up more film and accessories available. Lomo isn't cheap
here but is definitely more affordable than at the Lomography store on Jinxian
Rd. Film can be cheap if you bargain and buy in bulk :-)
2. Xu Jia Hui (metro line 1.)
This shopping area contains around 3 building with
computer goods. Bargain hard. They double/triple the prices for foreigners. Also
be wary to legit/fake goods. If the price sounds too good tell them you want the
"zenban"/real product/non-fake goods.
3. Xiangyang Rd + Fuxing Rd intersection
Fake fake fake goods galore. Random electronic goods
downstairs and as you go up mobile phones. Don't expect real things, they even
have fake mobiles; stick a N0KIA label on and ur good to go.
4. Shanghai Railway Station
I've been told that there is another photography mall
and another fake electronic goods store here as well.

Thank God it's Friday!

TGIF,

It's the time of the week where I'd like to think a lot has been accomplished.
The time of the week where we can reflect on what has happened.

This is what I've learnt:

1. Paris CDG airport is the place to abuse me: I have now been abused TWICE at
this airport, once by a family man for being "disrespectful" when he cut
in line, and more recently at T1 for moving my trolley back to it's original
position after some lady touched my things and moved it. *sigh* I never knew I
was so unlucky with airports

2. Maths and Delilah do NOT mix.
After being told that Doha, Qatar offer some great deals on makeup etc, I
decided to stock up on some things. Was told that there are 3.5ish Qatar dollars
to 1 American dollar... so I figured to divide the Qatar amount by 3.5 and then
calculated it COMPLETELY wrong... so the three pack Clinque moisturizer
was NOT 50AUD... it was closer to 100... smart one Delilah!

3. S was completely right about working for Emirates, there are some completely disgusting people and disrespectful men out there;
learnt this from my Qatar airlines flight.

4. Don't give way in China. The grannies don't care. In fact, they are the ones running for seats. Even if there isn't a seat, they're running anyway... Heaven forbid what would happen if you didn't get on the metro train. One is never going to win in China if you give into the niceties that we are used to in a civilised country. (was that too harsh?)

5. Lonely Planet Europe on a Shoestring (horrible guide, don't bother) gives a lovely outline of each country in Europe with some quick statistical information as well as "what this country is famous for"... although we did not visit the country, Albania is apparently famous for PEOPLE WHO STARE. Well all I have to say is that there sure all a hell of a lot of ALBANIANS in Shanghai. (I even got my hair cut like the Chinese, blunt fringe of course, to try and fit in... but never the less they still stare.)

6. Shanghainese women are not thought of very fondly. Whether it's because we are... golddiggers, whiny, bitchy, harsh, too expectant of things... these comments actually hurt. Despite only being affiliated due to my birth here in this city, I still find it quite offensive. But of course, we put on some tougher skin and move on... (I mean I get called these things even as an Australian... haha)

Well I think that's enough thoughts of the week. Will hit you guys later
on my outfit of the day.

xox