In China, everyone knows most couples have only one kid. This is the result of the Chinese government’s successful one-child policy, creating what many call “little emperors”. The child becomes the central focus of his parents and grandparents. They are given lots of love and attention to the point where sometimes, they become spoilt. I’m [...]
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Deadly news… worth to read… ASPARTAME – THE SILENT KILLER For those who take Ricola & Fisherman, please note that they both contain Aspartame – the silent killer. Fisherman Sweets FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO EAT FISHERMAN SWEETS BE CAREFUL: Sugar free products contain ASPARTAME .. So don’t consume Sugar free product esp. ‘fisherman sweets’ [...]
I would like to apologise for not being regular lately, but I got a reason though! My family was visiting me in China. This is the first time my mom came to China and the contrast between foreigner and Chinese Mainland amazed my mom. Since young, we’ve head too much negative impressions regarding China (from [...]
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4 days after the opening of Marks & Spencer in Shanghai, I was shocked and saddened by the bizarre news that an Indian man fall to his death from 4th floor in the new store. Apparently, he had craned his neck to look down when the unfortunate accident happened. He died before police arrive at [...]
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I’m back from Chengdu on the 2nd where Marks & Spencer opened their doors in Shanghai during the October golden week holidays. I can imagine most of the British Expats in Shanghai would jump with joy dreaming of the cloths and food that they miss back home! So do Ron! It’s his favourite store and [...]
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I’m back in Shanghai now after a week spent in Maldives. You know you’ve been back to China when: People starts to stand up and retrieve their hand luggage while the plan is on final approach You are waiting for your luggage and the woman behind you talk louder than is necessary People look over [...]
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Our magical journey begins on a 30 minutes speadboat ride. It was trilling and yet altogether mysterious at the same time. Lights from the fishing boat and many islands of Maldives dot the Indian ocean! A walk on the jetty flanked by clear waters and schools of little fish led to the island. No words [...]
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We are now transiting in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and enjoying our honeymoon cake that was provided by Malaysia Airline. It was a pleasant surprise for us when the air stewardess presented us with the cake. After our inflight meal, one of the stewardess suddenly approach us: S: Are you just married? Us: … ermm, [...]
Sometimes, it takes me ages to make my decision especially when I have to choose from a whole heap of goodies. I can take a very long time to decide what I want. I will consider all the pros and cons, consider the consequences for each choice, think and rethink. Sometimes, Ron will get frustrated [...]
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The team at L’Oreal have come up with a groovy little self-massage gadget and clinical tests have been conducted on 100 women under the supervision of medical expert. It is a lipo-kneading treatment designed to combat visible cellulite. The bottle features 2 kneading rollers, as shown in the photo below, to intensively massage the skin [...]
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My name is Bibi Liew and I'm a third-generation oversea Chinese. I'm born on the 3rd of November and that makes me a typical Scorpio. I stayed in several countries and ended up in Shanghai for reasons that are still not entirely clear to myself... I came to China and work as an Expatriate in 2004. I am an Interior Architect and design Hotels and Club Houses in many Cities in China. Ron and I will relocate to Nanchang in March 2010 and I'll be a WAHM!