Unrecycle

Unrecycle

April 21st, 2010 in Blog by Chris 0

I found this sign last weekend. It was painted onto the side of a trash can. I walked past it, read the recycle and then unrecycle but I kept on walking with my headphones on. I had just gotten a haircut and was still enjoying the cool breeze on the back of my neck. I’m [...]

Baby Peeing

Torture or Relaxation: The Foot Massage Adventures

April 14th, 2010 in Blog by Chris 0

Once a week, sometimes twice, but never thrice, I try to get a foot massage. After a hard day at work and a quick dinner, the best way to relax is letting somebody get to work on your feet. For about five dollars you can get an hour long massage of the feet and they’ll [...]

Village Dentistry

Just a Little Pain

April 7th, 2010 in Blog by Chris 1

Lots of little things going on recently to occupy my mind. From the inconveniences of the Expo, the onset of Spring, keeping fit and staying sane, I’ve been busy. Tomorrow I think I’ll go in to get one of my teeth fixed. Best case scenario it’s a repair job and a crown. Worst, and in [...]

Pagoda

Weathered Bike

March 31st, 2010 in Blog by Chris 0

I examined my bike recently and it’s looking a little long in the tooth. First it’s one of those old-fashioned bikes with the wrap around handlebars, the leather saddle seat with giant springs, and a bell. I bought the bike about four years ago and rode it to work pretty steadily for a year and [...]

Home Cooking this Weekend

Home Cooking this Weekend

March 24th, 2010 in Blog by Chris 0

I’m headed out this week for a little cooking this weekend at a friend’s house. Cooking in Shanghai is a rare event and cooking parties are the perfect excuse. This weekend I’m tasked with providing wine and getting there on time. Previous cooking parties were great fun and I expect this one will be no [...]

Caterpillar Drugs

Spring Fever Literally

March 17th, 2010 in Blog by Chris 0

Spring is upon us and I barely have enough time to think. Constant work and various obligations means that I neglect things like sleep and relaxation. This week it nearly all came crashing down on me. I started to feel more run down than normal and my throat started to act up. Normally that indicates [...]