Keeping up to their pace

May 14, 2006 Leave a comment

The pace in Shanghai is really fast. There is no such thing like "honeymoon week" or "take some time to settle down". Things are moving really fast…and I have to double my pace. Dubbed as the "Manhattan of the East"…Shanghai is becoming the city that never sleep.
 
Setting up my IP Phone
Over the past 2 days, I quickly get my IP Phone up (so that I can communicate with my clan back in Singapore). At first, the IP Phone didn’t work…I have to buy a new wireless router (RMB400) to connect the IP Phone. Still, it is worthwhile…cos’ I get to call back home without bearing any IDD charges. The audio quality is good…calling speed is fantastic! It is a typical Singapore fixed line number…so everyone back home can contact me. (For those who wish to contact me, get the number from Joanne).
 
Meeting Old Friends
I met a lot of good friends in Shanghai – Francis, Echo, Cousin Yei, Monica, Julian, Jin Ling & Hubby and Ow Yong. It is great to meet fellow Singaporean in Shanghai – especially the familiar old faces.. 🙂
 
Finding My New Apartment
Today, Echo brought me to see an agent to arrange my long-term accomodation in Shanghai. We saw an apartment…I like it at the first sight… It was 10 min within Xin Tian Di and my office. Still, I will be seeing another 1-2 more before I made my final decision. Will make the decision end of the week. Meanwhile, I will stay in this 5-star service apartment until 10th June.
 
Stocking up Food and Drinks
Just 2 hours ago, Felicia and I were shopping at Carrefour to stock up the neccessities (RMB350). We bought a lot of things (Shampoo, drinks, cookies, noodles, bread, egg, ham, vegetables, cereals, chocolates, fruits, batteries etc).  All these should be able to last for only 1 week…. Funny, I felt like setting a new home now…
 
Collecting my DHL
Only 70% of my DHL are now in my hands… except for my XBOX…Shit, the China Customs are still inspecting it. Heard from Echo that I may need to pay lots of tax to clear it. So far, I got almost everything I need here… Yes, I brought my Robot Sapian, Talking Yoda and my PSP Games. Hope the custom clear it tomorrow.
 
Happy Mother’s Day. 

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