My Two Worlds

Okay here are my "thoughts"

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Are you talking to me?

I have been so used to an egalitarian society for so long now that I have somehow forgotten how people relate to the image of status. There is no denying that it is always under the surface but to have it blatantly flaunted in my face is another issue.

For some people it is the recognition they are craving. it is that ego boost that people remember who they are or they have reached a height of society. But the truth of the matter is that they are still relating to the facade and not the real person.

I am not sure why but at the end of the day, I am simply looking for a balance and fairness. This all came about when Shangri La here launched a new reward card. While dining there on Sunday, we were not informed about it till after the fact (at least the bill was paid!) We asked about it and were given the application form as well as the terms and conditions. Lo and Behold, one of the conditions was that the card had to be presented before the settlement of the bill.

But me being me, I asked if the the amount I just paid could be counted. The waitress initially said that it was not possible as I did not present the card before settling the bill. To her credit, she could quote the terms and condition to me word for word. But after a while, she realized that I paid for the bill with their platinum card which is under the technicalities of the law under their governance. Her tone changed instantly and she said that she would check and get back to me to see what could be done.

I rest my case. Are you talking to me or my card?

Spring?

Okay the weather has warmed up all of a sudden... It is now the official summer temperature of Scotland... So what does one do? One changes into summer clothes- naturally! But er one is wrong once again... It is not summer clothing weather and wearing a skirt is taboo as far as stares are concerned.... One is never going to win this "discussion" but if one is not cold, why should one be tortured with winter jackets? Logic???

The spring flowers and leaves are starting to come out in full force so if the pants and nature has decided that it is time, shouldn't the humans follow suit????

Logic is illogical....

The weather forcast

Another day of pseudo sunshine... Well the layer of fog/smog/ dust/ pollution is rather thick but at least there is the sun in the sky that is trying its utmost to break though... There is something about that look that is good for the spirit and everybody...

At least energy would be burnt and spent... frustrations can be taken out by running around... Logic but that is something that baffles me... It is like the windy day syndrome... Can't really figure it out and am not going to try...

Okay this is a jigsaw puzzle of a blog as my brain is racing in so many different directions and ideas going in and out faster than I can humanly put them down.... So hence... bear with me while my brain sorts itself out!

Another Long Week

I wonder when my long working days will end... I have one early end this week and a whole load of meetings to attend once again... Woo Hoo... Not!!!! I hope I would be able to see a little sunshine from the outside and not indoors all the time but er... somehow don't think it would be humanly possible unless I hang myself out from the window... Don't think that it would be a good look to do that as oops accidents can happen and knowing me there is a 99% chance of that happening...

But all is good as it is not raining and all things considered it has been a really great day here in Shanghai... near enough to the color blue... which is in language of Shanghai is a very rare thing! Guess I should make the most of it and start zooming out the door soon! Well that is when I am allowed out that is....

till next time

2 different worlds...

This past week has been one of those weird weeks...

For starters I can actually count the total number of hours slept...

I spent most of my nights eating out instead of in... The sky has been a constant grey which has been just about the only factor that has remained the same...

Been seeing Shanghai using two different sets of eyes... It has been a really interesting experience...

It all started when Chris and I went down to the Shanghai World Financial Center for a meal... When you leave the street level and enter the sanctuary of the building, there is a silence that greets you and it feels like you are in a totally different part of the world- transported out of Shanghai... It is like living a totally different existence while in the building and this is only from being in the basement of the building having a meal... But when one takes the escalator back up to the ground level, you are back in reality...

Went shopping over the weekend at Superbrand Mall and once again that feeling of 2 different worlds came popping back into my head... I went from the fast paced frenzie of Lotus center to the calmer normality of Esprit... It is strange as both happily coexist in the same building... In saying that, there is always a change of attitude among the service staff and it is really intesting at times to just people watch... Ok it is one of my favorite activities as it is but to just watch how people react and respond is a real eye opener for me...

But the truth of the matter is, can I exist in this artificial world and be totally removed from my reality or do I happily code switch between the two or do I turn my back on one of them?

Cleansing

In Shanghai

• I don't do any housework...
• I occasionally do my dishes...
• I do the laundry...

Anywhere else in the world

• I need to do everything
• I am totally lazy and a great procrastinator

In Shanghai

• I do not need a colon cleanse or any cleansing in that sense...
• I have secret pets...
• My best friends are salt and vinegar....

The rest of the world

• Have to watch my intake...
• It is way too easy to find comfort foods