Posted in Living in Beijing on 09/07/2008 10:31 am by Claudine
I slept late last night knowing that I can wake up late this morning. However, around 6am I was awaken by a loud blast similar to cannons. I thought we were in a war or something with the matching lights outside my window. Then, I heard the rain falling and I guess it’s just a thundershower which is common in Beijing. I went back to sleep after a few minutes of tuning the thunder out and woke up around 1030am to my alarm.
I was planning to go to worship but was still groggy and by the time I got ready and left my place, the service is almost over. 
Instead of heading on to 21st Century, I got off the next bus stop and went to my next destination, Tesco Supermarket.
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Posted in Living in Beijing on 07/29/2008 10:11 am by Claudine
When I wrote my blog regarding 10 things I hate about China, it was spring. At that time, the weather is still cool that there’s no need for air-conditioning. Now that it’s the peak of summer, air-conditioning is a relief to the scorching heat of the sun. However, in China, most of them seem scared of the cold.
A couple of days ago, I was lucky enough to ride an air-condition bus home. It was hot and humid and I badly need something cool. When I entered the bus, it felt heavenly. However, when I sat down behind a Chinese guy, he suddenly yanked open the window so wide and let the humid air in. I was so annoyed so I tap his shoulder and asked him to close the window. He replied in Chinese, “I moved to this seat because I want to open the window. I’m scared of the cold!” I was fuming inside and was contemplating banging him in the head and say “This is an airconditioned bus! If you hate the cold, you shouldn’t ride this bus!” I didn’t do it but I almost did. Maybe next time I will.
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Posted in Living in Beijing on 07/21/2008 03:32 am by Claudine
To accommodate the needs of people with disabilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Chinese government recently introduced taxis which are wheelchair accessible. These taxis, they say are similar to London taxi cabs. However, the colors are either navy blue and yellow or white and yellow.
I happen to see one last weekend and they are cute! They look like the cars in the 60s which looks new and shiny. These taxis are made by the local car manufacturer, Geely.
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Posted in Living in Beijing on 07/18/2008 03:37 am by Claudine
Three new Beijing subway lines are set to open this weekend in time for the Olympics. These lines have long been awaited by the public as they were supposed to open last month.
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I slept late last night knowing that I can wake up late this morning. However, around 6am I was awaken by a loud blast similar to cannons. I thought we were in a war or something with the matching lights outside my window. Then, I heard the rain falling and I guess it’s just a thundershower which is common in Beijing. I went back to sleep after a few minutes of tuning the thunder out and woke up around 1030am to my alarm.
