One semester on...

It is hard to believe but my first semester here in Shanghai is just about over.. . I have been here for more than 4 months already... In that time, I have had the milk scare which was my first real introduction to Shanghai... Then there wa the egg problem and the worms in oranges problem... This is the life...

It has gone from really hot summer to coolish winter all in the space of the few months... Then there is the pollution/ grey skies/ sunny days and now frost on fake grass! It sure has been an adventure none the less...

But life is all good and as long as I continue to find things that float my boat... I am a happy camper... There is always the lovely hot chocolates made by Amanda in my chill spot.... Half price bakery items at either Raddisson or slightly further a field... Marks and Spenser for really pricey comfort food... and not to mention the wonders of cheap DVDs and great local food...

Photos to follow when I have the time to sort them out on the Mac....

Have a great holiday season....

the life

am sitting in a very relaxing spot with my trusty iPhone enjoying some soothing music after a hard day of work this is the life of the expat next stop foot massage time... That is after a nice hot chocolate from my favourite joint and then back out into the cool weather to catch a taxi in rush hour... That is an experience as there are few and far between where taxis are concerend

Cookies

Well I have been here in Shanghai for 4 months now and the time has come to begin baking cookies... It has been interesting getting all the various ingredients... Most of them had to be bought from the imported section but hey thats one of the joys of living here... But I must say, it is costing an arm and a leg... Hey as long as they taste good who cares

Well can't get everything or rather am not willing the capital outlay... hence the newest innovation from Joy's kitchen... Chopsticks instead of a cooling rack... As long as the job gets done and the end result is all that matters....

My stress reliever is in tack once again though I don't see myself doing it often- it is a cost thing more than anything else... Now to divide, sample and distribute...