What is happening this week

Well classes have started, and so far everything is going well. Earlier this year I was thinking of doing another masters somewhere in the world, but now I think it is time for me to begin working so I can finally buy that Porsche 911 that I deserve (hehe). But Shanghai is a city of two worlds, either very affordable, or too expensive. My friends and I have discovered many night clubs where you can drink all night for less than $20 Cdn, but other place want $20 for 1 crappy beer. So we have decided that quantity is more important than quality. The Chinese people for the most part are very friendly and helpful, but I am still always concerned I am not being given the lowest price on many of my purchases. 

I still have not been run over on the street yet, but that is based mostly on my lightning quick reflexes, as well as my fear of crossing the street. The block I live on is very nice I have found. I will soon be the greatest chopstick artist in the world, but I am still just an apprentice, this means I am still allowed to drop my food on my lap at least four times a meal, any more and the master gets very angry.

Soon I think I will hop on a train and visit other areas of China, as I am looking forward to trying new foods, and I promised my nephews some interesting photos of me trying "unique" food. 

To all my peeps back home, take it easy, wait am I to old to have peeps? Kids are still using peeps are they not? I hope I do not need to learn new lingo for when I get back home as mandarin is proving to be difficult enough.

Laters,

Derek