Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Chill.

Tomorrow's the day of the test and I'm sick and tired of studying. I barely studied today, just reviewed a bit with one of my friends and then when 5 of our other friends came, we just chatted the whole time. OMG. haha I feel that I can (hopefully!!*crosses fingers*) pass, but I'm not sure if I'm going to get a high grade(*prays*).

I have this bet with two of my friends, lowest out of three tests has to treat the other two for dinner...I don't wanna lose but I don't want to study anymore! I need to relax now coz I might get stressed tomorrow and forget everything!!So here I am, blogging!haha

BTW, I changed the date of my flight..it's now....
Jan21 Beijing-Hong Kong
Jan27 Hong Kong-Manila

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Going to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong with some of my relatives who live there. =) EXCITED TO EATTTTTTTTTTTT =) gonna go to Disney Land this time!=) anyway, gonna rest now. time for the testttt.

Cramming and Headaches.

The title of this post tells a lot of what I have been doing for the past two days..I tell you, it is not a good place to be in. Argh. My test is tomorrow and I feel as if I haven't prepared that much! Oh no. Haha will stop blogging now. I overslept again..off to Over There Cafe to review. Have to get away from my beloved laptop..hahaha

Monday, January 5, 2009

Too good to pass up?? Maybe.

I may have discovered the best part time job that I could ever wish for (thanks to a friend). But!!!! I can't apply!!because I'm going homeeeee...huhu!! Read on!

Main responsibilities:
-Visit premium restaurants in Shanghai and Beijing on regular basis, normally 5 – 10 times a month.
-All meals are FREE of charge to the English critic. All our membership restaurants are priced from 100 RMB/head to 500 RMB/head. The dining experiences in these premium and luxury restaurants are excellent.
-The English Restaurant Critic will be accompanied to the meals by a Chinese editor who is in charge of liaising with the restaurant and introducing the food.
-The English editor shall write up a food review, minimum 500-800 words, in 3–5 days after the meal. The food review covers the food quality, environment, service, price, menu, dining experience, etc.
-The English critic will take notes on the menu and what is introduced by the restaurant staff.
-Best Food in China editors will manage the reviews written by the English critic on our website – www.bestfoodinchina.net

Requirements:
-The English Restaurant Critic must be a native English speaker
-Speaking Mandarin is a plus
-The English Restaurant Critic must have superior English writing skills. The English Restaurant Critic must love Chinese food and Chinese culture
-The English Restaurant Critic must live in Shanghai or Beijing or Hangzhou
-Strong interpersonal communications skill and sales experience are a plus.
-The food critic’s work is a part-time job – you normally visit restaurants after work or on the weekend, therefore you should have a flexible schedule.
-Accountability and commitment to this job and its duties.
-Applicants are asked to deliver a food story, a resume with photo and a 50-word short introduction bio.
-Applicants volunteering to make appointments with restaurants will get extra bonus

Benefits:
-Best Food in China assignments are great fun, in terms of tasting the best food in China and meeting interesting people, even though it is NOT a paid job.
-Best Food in China can help you more fully understand Chinese food and culture.
-As a freelancer, you will have unparalleled chances to expand your personal network, which is the most important factor to your success in China.


FREE FOOD!!!What more can I ask for in a part time job??Haha Just goes to show how much I LOVE EATING. Even though its a non paying job, I'll take it! So is it too good to pass up?? Darn right it is!!Argh! Too bad :( But maybe, just maybe, when I go back..It will still be available. :(

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Bidding Farewell to Beijing

I'm leaving Beijing 15 days from now, so...here's my list of things to do:

1. Have dinner with former classmates who are still in Beijing.
2. Pass the tests. (crap) Get certificate.
3. Pack my stuff.
4. Balikbayan box
5. Prepare the stuff I'm giving away.
6. Withdraw all the money from my account.
7. Shop for pasalubongs.
8. Eat all the things I love in Beijing (Shitang, DinTaiFung, Salt, BaNiao, Dolar Shop, ToastBox)
9. Have a Birthday Dinner for the Beijingers(??) Still deciding whether in Beijing or Tagaytay.
10. Farewell Beijing.

Been procrastinating for the past few days, so now I have to do some hardcore studying!haha as if! I can try..right? =)

Friday, January 2, 2009

30 Questions Haha

Can't you see that I'm bored??got this from Kerry

1. Corona, Heineken or Budweiser
- umm..I don't drink beer that much but if I were to choose, Pyro's Draft Beer!
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2. Flowers, Candy, or Card
- flowers
.
3. Beer, Wine, or Mixed drink
- Mixed drink
.
4. Early to bed, Early to rise, Late to Rise
- Late to Rise- wrong grammar?hahaha
.
5. Football, basketball or baseball
- I'm not much of a sports fan, but...basketball
.
6. Internet, Radio, or TV
- Internet
.
7. Kiss, Hand Holding, or Hugs
- hugs
.
8. Buy, Borrow, or Lease
- Buy
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9. Ford, Chevy, or Dodge
- Chevy
.
10. Cheese Burger, Pizza, or Salad
- Cheese Burger! hopefully with bacon,mushroom,grilled onions and a fried egg!!!!!yumm
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11. Car, SUV, or Mini-Van
- I want a SUV!!hi daddy. joke. contented na ako =)
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12. Email, Telephone, or Letter
- Cellphone.haha
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13. California, New York, or Florida
- New York? Never been to any of these places
.
14. Cheater, Straight Shooter, or Rule Bender
- Rule Bender
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15. Private, Public, or Semi-Private
- Semi-Private
.
16. Kisses on the Neck, Stomach, or Ears
- Umm..kisses on the hand or forehead.hahaha!
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17. Morning, Afternoon, or Night
- Afternoon.
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18. Animal House, American Pie, or Old School
- Haven't watched the others yet, just American Pie
.
19. Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, or Mandy Moore
- Britney!
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20. Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Halloween
- Christmas
.
21. Coke, Pepsi, or Sprite
- COKE FOREVER
.
22. Friends, Lovers, or Enemies
- Friends
.
23. Jr. High, High School, or College
- High School and College
.
24. Beach, Mountains, or Desert
- Beach
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25. Cookies, Cake, or Brownies
- Cake--molten dark chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream!
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26. March, July, or October
- March. (Bakit pati ito pinapapili??)
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27. Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
- ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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28. Giver, Sharer, or Keeper
- Sharer??hahaha
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29. Eyes, Nose, or Mouth
- Mouth+Teeth haha
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30. Friends that lie, Enemies that pretend to be your friend, or Alone
- I'd rather be alone.