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You know you’re more local Chinese than the local Chinese when…

Administrator — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:48:02 +0000

1. You jaywalk streets that locals don’t even dare to. 你干闯红灯，可是你的本地朋友们都不敢。
2. Locals call you out for spitting in public places. 本地朋友们骂你在公开的地方吐痰。
3. You crowd people so closely on the bus that other passengers ask you to stand back. 你在公交车上挤到别人要请你让点空间。

Obviously, I’m not talking about myself…
当然我不是讲关于我自己。。。

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Tags: China, life, Shanghai

Kids these days…

Administrator — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:05:30 +0000

Life in Shanghai includes the excitement of new additions to my friend’s families. I used to joke around with my friends in university that our get-togethers would end earlier and earlier because we’d be spending most of our time taking care of our kids. Well, that time has arrived! However, it’s quite amazing to see how each of these kids’ personalities are so evident at such a young age.

Take for instance, the little boy on the left. Logan has probably one of the kindest hearts, caring for me especially after my tonsillectomy. In fact, he was so concerned that he began mentioning my name to his parents non-stop, everyday. I haven’t seen him since, but I still get messages from his mom saying that she gets awakened by Logan calling me. Such an adorable boy.
Dylan, on the right, is a very personable kid, loves running around and hugging people. Good of you to visit Dylan!

Probably one of my closer friends, Skylar and her baby sister Sydney, are bundles of fun. Skylar has amazing interpersonal skills and is already so good at taking charge or situations. She is also a very skilled dancer and guitar player. She is absolutely adorable.

Pictures courtesy of John’s and Morris’ flickr pics…

Tags: China, Kids, Shanghai

T. Kao’s farewell show

Administrator — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:42:30 +0000

I’ve mentioned in a previous post somewhere that I’ve been helping a my friend Tim record a few of his original songs. As great as a songwriter he is, I personally think he’s an even better performer. Last Friday, Tim held a special farewell concert for his students and invited a handful of guest stars to perform with him. And what fun when I was invited to be a guest musician!

It was an interesting mix of people in the audience that Friday night, with school kids from elementary to high school, couples, young families, locals, school teachers, and giddy schoolgirls wanting his autograph, the show went on without too many hitches. Best move Tim pulled off was to hire a professional team to do the sound. The venue he played in is notorious for poor sound and Friday night sounded….Gooooooood.

Finally had the chance to use all this equipment that I’ve hauled from overseas to its full potential. I can say, my 2nd week of June was complete. I played electric for one song and bass for another, using my ES-335 with my Valvestate, and finally, the Acme Bass Amp that was turned up to half of max volume for the first time! Yes, I was one of those giddy schoolgirls.

All in all, it was a fun one-and-a-half hour show, with entertained friends and HK style food for late night dessert. I consider that a night well spent.

Tags: China, Music, Shanghai, T.Kao

新年的习惯与理发师的历史课程

Administrator — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:18:05 +0000

回家前去了理发学了很多关于中国历史。你知道剪头发时候就不能作别的东西，而且不想听也很难避免。这位理发师是从四川来的，跑到上海工作。他分享了很多关于四川，觉得我该去看一看。他也分享了关于上海我是从来没学过的。很多年前，上海是个非常笑的城市，只有城华庙的地区是算上海。他说如果想找到真正的上海人要跑到松江去因为他们保留的文化是比较稀释的。

这次过年就回了一唐家。应该对我父母和家庭一个很开心的时间，终于可以全家都能一起庆祝新年。你们的家乡有什么过年的习惯呢？我们红包传统是结婚后才要送红包。羡慕吗？过年也有瓜子，年糕，桔子吃。你过年是吃什么的？

Tags: China, Shanghai