This has been a super fun past couple of days.
Sunday my store threw me a surprise going away party.
It was so sweet and I was COMPLETELY SURPRISED!
Tonight we had a little get together at my sister's and it was also super fun and I got a lot of great presents and it was great seeing everyone.
I am a little disappointed that I won't be leaving tomorrow, but I am glad I will have one more week to hang out with everyone.

I will update with more details later when I get some of the pictures.



I did get this email today:

Hi Beijing Assignees –

Just wanted to reiterate that each of you will have your own apartment – no roommates. This was included in the FAQ sent last week – but just in case you missed it.

The reason for this was purely expense – it was cheaper for you to have your own than to room with someone…

See you soon!

I am super stoked! I got confirmation of my first China visitor!!! Yay!!!!

Amazing Space Saving Furniture

Here is the link to the article

Lavin x H&M

It is official: Lavin will be doing a collaboration with H&M which will be released Nov. 23, 2010!!!

Lavin Loves H&M
- Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

There better be an H&M in Beijing >_<

Fraser Residence Beijing

Not too shabby Gap

http://beijing-east.frasershospitality.com/

Residence features

The features include:

* Central air-conditioning with individually controlled thermostats
* Exclusive elevator access to apartments with security keycard system
* Modern and well-equipped kitchen:
o Electrical Hob & Hood
o Refrigerator
o Microwave oven
o Electric rice cooker
o Electric kettle
* Comprehensive Home Entertainment system:
o LCD TV
o Satellite, cable network and local TV channels
o DVD player
o Audio System
* Wireless and Broadband internet access*
* Direct dial telephone with voicemail
* In-room electronics safe
* Bathroom amenities
* Steam iron and ironing board
* Washing machine and dryer
* Welcome amenities
* An optional selection of lifestyle packages*
* Stationery
* Complimentary baby cot (upon request)
* Cordless phone


Thanks :D


Apparently its about a 24 min drive from the store or a 3 1/2 hour walk!!!

Just bought a bunch of books to take to China

Jenny and I spent about an hour or more today at Barnes and Noble--mainly in the kids section.

I was looking for a bunch of books to entertain me while I am in China.
Honestly I am not a big book person, unless its one of those "book club" books that stay-at-home mom's like to read, so I started by looking up Harry Potter books and ended up with these:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets


The Road


The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


Wicked


Animal Farm (I loved this book when I was in school)


The Catcher in the Rye (Jenny's favorite book)


Life of Pi


The Time Traveler's Wife

MmmmmMm Uhhhh......

My flight has been pushed back for another week and a half D: Gaaahhhhhhh!!!!




Now instead of flying to Shanghai for training we will be flying directly to our home store in Beijing.

These things happen...

But that does mean we will be returning later as well.

Also, still no word on living arrangements :/

Packing's a Bitch!