Shoppin' Day

The happy wife wanted to do some shoppin' today

She ran out of cash again and walked all the way to Zhangyang Road to find Citibank ATM machine--->most reliable

She got 3 pairs of boots, 4 cute pouches, 1 pair of leggy, 2 pairs of long socks!!!!!!!----> Less than rmb500

hahahahaa...She is so happy today

Went to 八佰伴 and had wonderful Japanese Food

*Yummy*

Saw many Sanrio products and wished to buy everything!

Oh, she loves lavender & pink...

Blogger's choice awards?

So 不好意思。。。

..Sigh..

Sigh for going to Qi Pu Road七浦路 and found NOTHING. Not that there are nothing there, just that I couldn't find anything I need to buy. Was terrified to see the crowd and..

Sigh for walking too much today.

*How much is too much?*

Look at the map now, I walked all the way to Qi Pu Road七浦路 from Ren Min Road 人民广场.

Sigh for eating alone again at this 表哥茶餐厅。Food not nice at all. Opened by 张庭坚-->hong kong actor.

Sigh for forgetting to bring my camera's battery to snap (dinner) photos at one authentic Japanese Restaurant nearby.

Sigh for having Ben to go up and down the hotel room as I left our ATM card and

Sigh for not knowing the restaurant doesn't accept CREDIT CARD!

Raffles City

Ahha, I found Raffles City at Puxi and I was so happy as I know I can definitely find a Citibank ATM machine.

Why?

I am running out of cash !!

I had my french manicure done and a good one hour massage at very reasonable prices. I know I know, massage again right? I had to because I had too many time to kill, OK?

There are also Breadtalk, Bee Cheng Hiang, Banana Leaf Curry House and Food Republic here.

Make me miss Singapore again...See the Hello Kitty Cake? Is from BreadTalk.

I've FOUND IT

I was having hard time finding this funny road ---> 七浦路 Qipu Road

But now I've found it, I am going to this place, definitely!!!!

WHY?

FYI, is a wholesale market. *don't ask me why again?*

Charge to the ROOM

Shiok!

Shopping in the hotel is nice. Dining is even more convenient, because when come to foot the bill, we can simply charge everything to the room and let Ben's company settle the bill. Is much easier from reimbursing as it will take Ben forever to make his claim.

Ben forgot to bring his swimming trunk, we wonder if we can claim this? Hehahahaha...

"Home" Alone..again

My tummy still a little bit uncomfortable but I am pretty much better now. Ben left his laptop with me so I could surf during the morning but he will have to bring it back after lunch as he is going to chair a meeting at 4pm.

So, today is a "REST DAY" for me, no shopping-----> said Ben.

We had some Chinese local food at the hotel Carrianna Restaurant. Trust me, it was so awkard as there wasn't any guests during the lunch time so the waitresses were overly 'attentive'.

My papaya juice and Ben's OJ.-->nice

Dessert --> too milky..
After lunch, I was alone again so I decided to go to the pool. The water temperature is 28 deg celsius and I had the whole pool by myself. After a good swim, I rested in the room till Ben came back at 7pm, we had dinner at 干锅居.

Is FREEZING COLD today --->6 deg cel !

Weird

I can blog but I can't see my blog

...Weird...

The Wife in Shanghai

I hang up the clothes, iron his working tees and I make him coffee. I go shopping during the day time and wait for him to have dinner together in the evening.

My time is kinda hard to spend in Shanghai. To be frank, a bit boring and I want to go back to Singapore. I have no kitchen here, or else I can cook something.

So, my first day in Shanghai without Ben. I had breakie at St. Regis Hotel before I took a cab to Puxi. Went to Shanghai Old Street walked around and had their 南翔小笼包, yeah the famous one and I queued for 30min. It doesn't taste good to me actually, the skin is quite thick, I still like Ding Tai Fung's鼎泰丰.

Spot the Hello Kitty?

Took a cab back to hotel and called for Masseurs. Not very fantastic but she was good.

At 1830hrs, Ben finally came back and we walked to 八佰伴 and had our dinner at this Let's go Hong Kong Cafe. Food was nice, not salty/oily.

Here is the best part...

In the middle of the night, tummy started to churn and I ended up in the bathroom, having cold sweat and diarrhoea. It was so terrible, the world was like spinning and I had to wake Ben up. Luckily Ben was all right.

Main Suspect - 南翔小笼包
Reason - As this is the only food I had during the day without Ben.

罗绮 - 红梅报春

I fall in love with this drawing at one of store in St. Regis Hotel and bought it right away(RMB3000 + RMB600 frame). The shopkeeper is a very nice lady, even offered to send the drawing to my room.

罗绮：1962年生于黑龙江黑河市，回族，现为中国美术家协会会员，曾在黑龙江举办的〈红光杯〉书画大赛获银奖。作品多次发表于全国性刊物，杂志，画家现任黑龙江黑河青联书画协会会长。是中国数得上号的画家 以画梅闻名 人民大会堂《红梅赞》就是他的作品.

Hello From Shanghai!

It is so hazy in Shanghai. We touched down 5 minutes later than the expected time. The weather was chilling cold and we travelled to Pudian Rd Station by Maglev Train. Yeah, the fastest train that travels up to 430km/hour.

*stay tune for clip*
People here are rather rude, someone actually cut my Q and still dared to look at me. (maybe I am too short + I am a girl). Ben immediately got me out of the Q and stood right in front of him. I was so scared, after hearing all the horror stories of grabbing/ robbing bags and handphones; I quickily "squeezed" my baby girl into our luggage.

*oh poor my saumur*

Finally we reached St. Regis and before we reached the hotel, there was already someone approached us.

"Good afternoon, Mr Goh. We are expecting you." --->took over our luggage.

We were like "........."

I remembered having a butler sending us up to the room and explained everything on our Wedding day at Oriental Hotel. Their service is really good and I will definitely recommend this hotel to everyone. Besides that, they got Ben to sign up to for Startwood Preferred Guest, which mean if he were to go to any of the 850 selected hotels like -sheraton, Le Meridian, Westin, W hotels, Four Points and Luxury Collection, he will get to earn points and enjoy some privileges. So if I were to miss the breakfast tomorrow which serves from 8-10am, I may go to Level 40 to makan.Hahahaha..*I am so bad*

After that, the staff helped us to hail a cab that ferried us to 南京东路Nanjing East Road.We had a hard time getting a prepaid card here as we didn't know it is called 大众卡. The weather is getting very cold as the wind is strong. We saw 大娘水饺! The variety is not that much compares to the one we had at Sydney Chinatown and the food is so-so. Don't think we will come here again but the price is dirt cheap. rmb5.5 for 6 pieces.

Dessert at 糖朝 - Mango Madness!! The cold weather doesn't stop us from eatin' ice

To be frank, is not that safe to travel alone in Shanghai. *imho* Ben wants me to stay in the hotel and wait for him to come back from work, hopefully by 4pm as it turns dark around 5pm! Around the hotel is rather quiet and he just doesn't feel safe for me to travel alone. Safety is so important to us!! I start to miss Sg, how am I going to spend my days here? I miss everyone back there and miss my Smoochie and Twistie.

Tomorrow How? I want to go 七浦qipu, a wholesale market...

So far, I have not seen any hotels that has got a Christmas Tree decorated in front of the hotel.

2 thumbs up for SQ !!

Well, the usual bye-bye photos..

Two Thumbs Up for SQ!!! Food were all right, service is good and this is the smoothest flight I've ever had. No turbulence at all!

At Nat's Place

We are putting up at Nat's place tonight.

Why?

• Her place is just a stone throw away from Changi Airport.
• Our flight is early at 730am (again), we just wanna get more rest &
• Save our midnight charge cab fare to the airport tomorrow.
• Avoid rushing
• Overslept --->Nat will wake up !

This is the second time we stay overnight, the first time was our HK trip. Many thanks to Chris, Nat, uncle and auntie.

Nat and I had great time surfing internet together (browsing Coach Website) while Ben and Cheryl were chit chating and watchin' Playhouse Disney Channel.

That's why we always hope to stay near each other...

Our Lunch, His Cappu, Our Dinner

I know I will definitely crave for Sambal Chilli for the next 2 weeks so we decided to go for Indonesian Food. Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant (Paragon) #B1-47 The Paragon. Thumbs up for the dishes and prices are reasonable. Will come back for more...

Ben had his daily dose of caffeine at Bistro --> Cappucino and I went for quick shopping and bought my rouge unlimited lipstick at Shu Uemura Counter.--> So 满足, is gold beige(limited colour).

Sinful dinner --> Chong Pang Nasi Lemak 忠邦椰浆饭 and fantastic dessert---> Beancurd City 豆花城's 豆花

The Essential

To my surprise, Ben's desk is quite tidy and clean. Look at his monitor, is a 24 inch LCD and there is another one on another desk! I wonder... *rolling eyes*

While helping him to clear some stuff from his drawer, these are some of the essential stuff I've found..

~Supportive Supportive~

Woke up this morning around 830am, Ben was already sitting in front of his laptop. I saw him bringing in the house phone into our room, by the way, I didn't know the extension was enough for him to to do that.

" Honey, what are you doing?" *half awake, still on the bed*

" There will be a conference call from US later." *back facing me*

" You need to shower the Smoochie today, you know that?" *wondering tone*

" Yeah, but my conference will be from 9am-1030am and we need to leave the house by 11am." *frowning*

" Why?" *duh*

" Our passports are still at my office and need to collect your visa." *I was like WTH*

What's next? (Of course I have to) Got off the bed after tidying and lil' Smoochie happily followed me into the shower room.

While he was conferencing, I cleared and washed the war zone(of Smoochie & Twistie). Mopped the whole house and waited for him in the living room(watching HBO).

Here I am waiting for him (again) at his desk, YEAH, Bingo! I am in his office, facing the 24 inch LCD, typing every words and hearing my stomach grumbling.

Looks like the Milo cannot satisfied my hunger now and guess what, he is NOW HAVING CONFERENCE AGAIN in the conference room!!

But, I know he feels very sorry (& HungRY too)about this and he will sayang sayang me more more later.

So, is tough huh to be a Supportive Wife? After all these years, I realised I've become more patience, thanks to Ben who taught me how to distress and learn to relax. See, I am using my time blogging.