Some Updates
Well it’s after 10pm and I should probably be heading to bed, but I’ve had such a great last couple of days I had to blog about it first.
First thing is that we’ll be moving by the end of the month to this apartment in the French Concession. It’s like something out of Lust Caution and I think we’ll really enjoy living there. There are cafes all around the building and it’s close to my office. I’m looking forward to walking Roger in the area.
Secondly things at work are going really well. I think things are finally coming together for me. My cover story in our April issue got a lot of great feedback (the link to the main story is here). The book review I wrote for the April issue was on James Fallows’ Postcards from Tomorrow’s Square. Today I woke up to find that James had linked to the review on his blog with some very flattering comments.
Finally I’ve been listening to a lot of good music recently. I went to the Battles show at the Dream Factory about two weeks ago and then to Hard Queen’s CD release party last week. Right now, I’m listening to the first of Aric S. Queen’s Rough Sunday shows and I can tell that this show will become a big part of my Sunday mornings.
That’s it for now. I’ll keep this space updated with new developments.
J.
All very awesome, man. Cheers! The place looks sick and it’s good to hear everything is going more than well with the job.
I also listed to the ‘rough sundays’ today and really dug it as well.
See you around
Jason
7 Apr 09 at 11:06 pm
Thanks Jason
You’re definitely welcome to check out the place. The housewarming party should be during the May 1st holiday.
J.
One-Eyed Panda
8 Apr 09 at 7:21 am
I’m no design expert, but the furniture pictured has a tasteful art deco look, with the dark wood and all. Quality work on the CER stories–I’m headed to rural Anhui myself this week (in search of a camping experience), and expect to hear of some of the same themes. I’d love to check out your library sometime, as I’m always in search of good China literature, but can’t always afford it.
Kai
10 Apr 09 at 12:28 am
Hey Kai
Sure no problem. Just give me a call and we’ll set something up.
J.
One-Eyed Panda
10 Apr 09 at 6:57 am
The apartment looks great. It’s a dream of mine to one day live downtown and be able to walk to a cafe or bar without having to hunt for taxis.
WoAi
12 Apr 09 at 5:35 pm
Thanks I love it too. Great location can walk to the office and I don’t need to worry about a taxi in the place. Looking forward to the house warming party.
J.
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12 Apr 09 at 6:46 pm
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