Monthly Archives: February 2012

Before 21?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by WoAi

I don’t often write blog posts on 29th February, in fact, this may be my first! Now we’re on the 28th floor, I spend a lot more time in elevators and it continues to baffle me how so many people … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Arrrrggghhh! | 10 Comments

Apple’s Latest Product Revealed

Posted on February 24, 2012 by WoAi

There’s strong speculation that Apple’s next big product will be a TV of some kind. But that’s all just a diversion and I can tell you all now that the next big thing from Apple is in fact … the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Business, Intellectual Property | 9 Comments

Shanghai Restaurant Week 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by WoAi

Yes it’s back again, from 5th March to 11th March. You know the drill by now. 3 course dinners at either 168 rmb (eg Glo London, Casa 13) or 248 rmb (eg Sir Elly’s, New Heights) per person depending on … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | 3 Comments

Perfect Valentine’s Gift Pack

Posted on February 20, 2012 by WoAi

I continue to be impressed by how businesses in China are rapidly embracing western culture and capitalising on big events like Christmas and Valentine’s day. Here’s a very imaginative promotion that drug store chain Watsons put together last week. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Love and romance | 15 Comments

Pyscho Cats

Posted on February 18, 2012 by WoAi

Cats are fascinated by running water. I’ve often gone for a shower by myself and then when I’m done, I pull back the shower curtain to find both Tommy and Hui Hui right there staring at me like Norman Bates! … Continue reading →

Posted in Caturday | 12 Comments

Valentine’s Day At The Palace

Posted on February 15, 2012 by WoAi

No I’m not talking about the palace nightclub in Somerset! Loyal readers may recall from my last post of 2011 that my father was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen on New Years Eve for services to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Britain, Family | 15 Comments

Love Is In The Air

Posted on February 14, 2012 by WoAi

Well, today is of course Valentine’s day. I don’t think I have ever gone out on Valentine’s day. When I was in England, I would always be working at the restaurant as it is the second busiest day of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Love and romance | 7 Comments

Whitney, The Greatest Diva Of All

Posted on February 12, 2012 by WoAi

I was pretty shocked to hear of the death of Whitney this weekend, aged 48. It was just last week some friends and I were discussing how she’s been having cocaine addiction problems, but I haven’t really been following the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Entertainment | 5 Comments

Caturday Reincarnation

Posted on February 11, 2012 by WoAi

In my next life, I’m coming back as a cat!

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Living Together In The Locust World

Posted on February 6, 2012 by WoAi

Well, this has been on the edges of my radar for a while but I’ve only just started paying serious attention. It seems the tension has been slowly rising between Hong Kong residents in the former British colony and mainland … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, This is how we do it | 9 Comments