Monthly Archives: September 2010

Shanghai Traffic Ban Starts Today

Posted on September 29, 2010 by WoAi

I thought it worth mentioning that much of the city around the Bund on both sides of the river will be closed off from 3.30pm till 11.30pm starting from today until Sunday with some less severe limitations in place for … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Current Affairs | 11 Comments

iPhone 4, Baby!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by WoAi

After my last post, it’s probably no surprise that I am now the proud owner of the much talked about iPhone4. I decided to get the “free” option from China Unicom. Basically, you pay 6,999 RMB and sign a 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Central, Shopboy | 23 Comments

I Think, Therefore, iPhone

Posted on September 25, 2010 by WoAi

Today is an historic day in China. Apple opens its second store in Shanghai in Hong Kong Plaza, 282 Huaihai Zhong Road (and a new one in Beijing’s Xidan shopping district) in conjunction with the official China launch of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Geek Central, Shopboy | 21 Comments

F***ed Up China Holiday Schedule

Posted on September 20, 2010 by WoAi

Sorry but there’s just no other way of describing it. Last year I wrote about what I thought was an unnecessarily complicated October holiday schedule, but this year, the mentally challenged person responsible for deciding the schedule has outdone himself: … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh! | 15 Comments

Unpacking Caturday

Posted on September 18, 2010 by WoAi

Just back from north America and a 17 hour marathon flight. Tommy seemed happy to see me and did his usual trick of jumping in to his favourite Samsonite suitcase as soon as I started unpacking. Devoted Caturday fans will … Continue reading →

Posted in Caturday | 8 Comments

WoAi At The ROM

Posted on September 15, 2010 by WoAi

Yesterday I paid a visit to the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) which, much like the British Museum I visited in London last autumn, focuses on culture and natural history. Interestingly, they currently have (until 2nd January 2011) an exhibit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 8 Comments

How To Be (North) American

Posted on September 14, 2010 by WoAi

First, get yourself an extremely fuel inefficient American car, ideally one that has a nice aggressive sounding name like this Jeep Patriot SUV, which is named after a missile. Gas (petrol) is cheap here, so who cares if it consumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 17 Comments

WoAi In Toronto

Posted on September 9, 2010 by WoAi

I realise some of you may be panicking after seeing no updates for 5 days. I do apologise, I haven’t stopped blogging, but after a 20 hour flight (more on that later), I’ve only just recovered from the jet lag. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Life, Travel | 11 Comments

Light Chasing Caturday

Posted on September 4, 2010 by WoAi

Whenever Tommy sees light he goes absolutely crazy trying to catch it. This is simply the reflection from the bracelet of my watch (Rolex Submariner if you’re interested – I tried with a Casio but it’s just not as good … Continue reading →

Posted in Caturday | 9 Comments

Expo Expired

Posted on September 3, 2010 by WoAi

That’s all folks. The Shanghai World Expo still has a couple of months to run before it ends on 31st October but as of now, they’re not selling any more standard day and 3-day tickets. As far as I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 5 Comments