Friday, January 1, 2010

Shanghai: pretty jewelry and ugly market

Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope you’re having great time celebrating with your loved ones. I didn’t celebrate last night but I did spend good time with my loved ones. :)

Everyone is writing a recap and/or 2010 resolution post. I don’t have clear new resolutions in mind because I am not good at planning, I’m more living in the moment and completing short term goals kind of person. But one thing I do want to do is BE PRESENT, MORE STRESS TOLERANT and do my best to make my loved ones HAPPY! :D

Okay. I have a lot of show you in this post, so let’s start!

Look how Shanghai is decorated for the new year!

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I did some girly shopping ;)

Hair pin:

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Earrings:

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Necklace

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All these bought in <2 hours! I am soooo happy with my purchases! They’re sooo pretty and chic! :D As you can see, GLOWING resolution continued! ;)

Next, a local market that offered local food from different part of China.

Warning: animals pictures ahead!

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smoked pork, fish and wild rabbit

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seasoned fried dough twist

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salty duck, salty chicken, salty fish and sausages

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chinese pastry (made with sticky rice)

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pickles

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beef jerky

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another variety of chinese pastry, filled with pork, veggies and bean paste

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chinese red dates

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roasted chestnut

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China is actually the union of 56 nations, each of them with its own language (dialect), culture and cuisine. That is why chinese food has so many varieties. I love trying different style of food in one place. It’s like the heaven of any foodie! :D But to be a real foodie in China, you must be open to try new things (pig feet, pig nose, pig ears, rabbit, etc) and unblock your judgement :)

Q: What’s the wildest food you’ve ever tried?

[Via http://balancejoyanddelicias.wordpress.com]

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