Monthly Archives: May 2009

times are a-changin’

I feel like I’m living in a completely different city now that the snow has melted. The University feels totally different. It’s so bright and full of life now but the students are all leaving in droves.
I haven’t yet experienced all the seasons, but I feel that springtime is the best time to be in [...]

Three Chinese Counsels

Before i came to Shanghai, i was given three warnings by my parents.
1) Shanghai girls are 利害 (poweful), and dangerous.
2) Traffic is very unruly so be careful when taking taxis and crossing roads.
3) Thieves are out and about, so watch out for belonging takers and always be alert to what the surrounding people are doing.
Not [...]

the end of something

It’s hard to believe but my semester of study is now over. My final exam today marks the end of my semester at U of T. It may be the end of my study in Canada, but by no means the end of my time here. The past 4 months have flown but at the [...]