Monthly Archives: August 2009

fall is here

Posted on August 31, 2009 by terence

well, at least it feels like it. it’s cool and damp and windy these last two days in shanghai, and it’s a welcome respite from the heat of summer. i hope fall lasts quite a bit, because winter around these … Continue reading →

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again with the hong kong nostalgia?!

Posted on August 30, 2009 by terence

talking with another friend of mine about old hong kong (the one who intially recommended cha’s) i was reminded of this set of great hong kong photos on pbase by a guy who was an expat kid in hk during … Continue reading →

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invasion of the nba

Posted on August 29, 2009 by terence

it’s been a big week for nba stars here in shanghai as monday and tuesday saw the visit of dwight howard and derrick rose, here on an adidas tour. they took time to stop by the nba store at 993 … Continue reading →

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yo yo foobaw

Posted on August 27, 2009 by terence
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drunk drivers

Posted on August 26, 2009 by terence

so shanghai is teeming with drunk drivers . the shanghai police have my number (because i registered) and they’re trying really hard to fight this (it’s true – friday and saturday nights they’re everywhere with the breathalyzers) just a couple … Continue reading →

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untitled

Posted on August 24, 2009 by terence

a friend of mine who used to live in shanghai and now lives in the ass end of texas (no, not beaumont or port arthur . . . but mcallen) is going to marfa, texas next weeek. i’m not huge … Continue reading →

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nike sb – today was a good day

Posted on August 22, 2009 by terence

saw this on adrian lai’s blog it makes me miss home. and skateboarding. great cameos from kobe and some one else.

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40 inspirational speeches in 2 minutes

Posted on August 22, 2009 by terence

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor. i don’t even remember who sent this to me

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going back in time

Posted on August 21, 2009 by terence

i was so excited about cha’s , that i went for dinner tonight for my second meal in as many days. that’s a normal pattern for me (don’t ask me about boxing cat brewery). i went with my friend andrew, … Continue reading →

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in the mood for cha

Posted on August 20, 2009 by terence

i have great nostalgia for hong kong, even if i didn’t grow up there. i love looking at old photos, watching movies about the 50s and 60s, reading books about pre-1990s hong kong. i’m not sure why that is – … Continue reading →

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