Just showered and threw in my clothes into the washing machine. About 1 week 's supply of clothes. Feel good to get dirty clothes washed.

Today I was feeling a little moody, right from the beginning when I couldnt open the office's door. Even the security guard couldnt. I guess it's some problem with the key.

As I planned to leave office around 2pm, I tried to hurry with more of the phone callings of vendors etc etc, and also to see what Emmeline wants me to do. Was quite a mad rush. Also, it has been raining these days. My lousy umbrella from Thailand is really lousy. Soon, I will throw it away.

I was left alone in the office for some time. I hurried off to hail a cab to Qi Pu Lu to get my snow boots and also to look for a bag for an event. Chatted quite alot with the cab drive.

The cut on my fingers are really bad. I cant bend my fingers well. Sigh.

Qi Pu Lu is my shopping heaven. I went there by myself for the 1st time and bought some neccessities. Snow boots, a bag, socls and umbrella. I couldnt really find the bag but at least I tried.

Towards 5pm, many vendors were already busy packing up.

I am quite happy with what I bought but perhaps they still can be cheaper.

Finally it's Friday today. HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR EVE!
And I get to sleep more unlike last weekend. Weekends are always so precious to people who work

Yesterday, some of us went to play firecrackers. All thanks to the guys for braving the rain to start the firecrackers and guiding us girls how to play. Eye- opening experience! I only managed to video a little of the firecracking and my battery went flat. It is really fun and exciting to see and hear firecrackers and firework. I saw a firework afar just now! Breath-taking indeed!

Tomorrow, NOC people will go for a steamboat reunion dinner near our place. I predict tomorrow many people will be firecracking! So exciting! In fact, I havent really sensed much of Chinese New Year festive seasion and mood yet, except for seeing and knowing people who are rushing back to their home town. Firecrackers and fireworks really make a difference. I hope to see and hear more of them!

I think I am getting more and more comfortable and confident of walking alone , instead of in a group. However, I will still prefer walking together as a group.


HAPPY HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!