Day 27: More work and a little bit of Markets

Tuesday 5th August, 2008

Today was more work. Nothing too exciting happened, mainly just going through flash quote scenarios and practicing translating with Language Services. When work was all done though, I went out with Jess and Rach and Mel and Manda to Yashow for a good night of shopping. When we got there, Manda and I were both stuffed so we found a Starbucks to get a pick me up, and while we were there, we stumbled upon a cool little shopping district called The Village – where the Apple store is also. I got some really nice stuff from there before we’d even gone marketing. That night I also got the Maxmara dress I’ve been eyeing off for a loooooong time, and for only $65 Aussie dollars, when the first offer I got for it was $200 Aus. I thought that was some bloody good bargaining! As well as that I bought a really pretty top, a vest and a red trench coat, so I will probably be sending some packages home I think. After a long night shopping, we went across the road to Purple Haze, my favourite Thai restaurant. We had an amazing feed for about $10 each, this is why I love Beijing! After dinner all the girls went home except Manda and I, who went in search of a manicure and pedicure and found a cool little place (called Sheela's, yes you heard right) which had comfy lounge chairs and good service. For $30 (steep for here) we got both done, plus had a delicious flower tea and were allowed to sit and relax until around 11:30pm! It was great. As soon as I got home I fell straight asleep I was so relaxed.