Is it really necessary to have an additional third door on the side. It seems like this would create more problem with traffic flow than to reduce it (at least on the way in..) Awkward. I wonder if there was a reason for this, like saving in materials..? Was there an extra door laying around […]
It’s always a funny site to see tourists posing with monuments :) And I’ll be first to admit that I do the same. Even more entertaining is that the 2 couples were nearly on top of each other, attempting to take the same photo!
Documentary photos of the life and work of ordinary Chinese laborers are exhibited by Jiang Lingda, a freelance photographer in Shanghai over the span of nine years. Coming to China as a foreigner, many times we overlook the standard way of life here (or as you may see in some of my posts, finding the ordinary […]
There’s been too many times when I wish I could read (more) Chinese.. I’m working on it. ;p
Just made me squeal like a teenie-bopper :)
I’m taking a calligraphy class in addition to the Chinese I’m learning. Step one: brush stroke sequence and direction. It’s very difficult to control the brush in the exact directions as shown..!
Yup. Designated area for parking your bike: “zi xing che cun fang chu” A utilitarian sign:
I’m slowly learning about some local, Chinese sties. One of which is RenRen .. and I’m debating if I should make an account to see what it’s all about. I’m afraid that my level of Chinese literacy is not quite up to par yet… Anyone have any RenRen vs. Facebook comparisons? thanks to my new friend […]
I’m starting to realize that some of my fascinations may seem a bit silly to local Chinese. Regardless, I was super excited to find a collapsable plastic fork packaged with my cup of noodles! I’m curious though, why a fork over chopsticks…? (apologies for the poor quality pics)
Before I left Boston, I was at the ICA for the Damien Ortega exhibit. I totally loved the “120 days” coke bottles. The shapes, forms, details of manipulation in this collection were amazing to look at, not to mention the shadows cast from the clear glass. And so whimsical at the same time! Ortega’s experimentation transforms the coke bottle […]
I’m admittedly a little water obsessed right now since I can’t (or rather, am afraid to) drink the tap water here in Beijing. I may give tap water a try if I had the nicely designed Bobble… via Swiss-Miss
Would you be able to find your bike if you parked it here?? So many bikes!!
Another ‘Chinese’ version, this time it’s candy. Entertaining comparison via TimeOut print version.
Yet again in the subway!
I don’t understand how the fire hydrant can be underground.. won’t it take too long to get the water if there’s an actual fire? Very likely that I’m missing something… Anyone have any insight?
Fun perspective on the human body and its different systems (e.g. arterial, digestive, musculetal, respiratory, etc.) by Sam Loman. via Good via CoolHunting
Nope. It’s definitely Wu-Mart. China has it’s own version of everything! Sale prices! Bulk buy! A few more photos to follow:
A clever way to secure the individual-sized pizza for takeout :) And the box was more exciting than the food… haha.
Cashews made with ‘edible oil’…. thanks China! =P Cashews, Salt, Edible Oil
I previously posted my excitement for the Shanghai Expo. And here’s another pavilion that looks amazing! The china pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 is designed in the shape of an oriental crown, showcasing the spirit of traditional chinese culture. its main structure includes a six layer, 30 meter high roof made of 56 traditional wooden brackets. the brackets symbolize the […]