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July 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am

Hey guys,
I've been too busy to post during the trip (and did not have the discipline to keep up with my spending log). But I will start now. (after most of the spending is done Smile )

I am determined not to buy anymore stuff. I have spent a truckload of money in Hong Kong and Shanghai living large(over 2K I think Embarrassment ) Seriously... it is alarming how easy it is to spend money here.

Now I am going to concentrate on my classes.
So today's expenses(in RMB)

supermarket: water, towel, snacks 26
lunch: pork with spicy glass noodles 7
private tutoring, 2 hours 80
fresh squeezed juice 5

This is my cheapest day so far.
I am going out for dinner in an hour with my tutor(I'll pay for her) and a classmate.

I actually studied today(4 hours of class and 2 hours of tutoring) and have not shopped. (I feel guilty spending over 200USD on 4 items from my favorite clothing store in Suzhou this Saturday). But this clothing is pretty unique and I could not pass up an opportunity to get something I won't be able to get again for few years (this store only has locations in Chengdu, Suzhou and Shanghai, so, as you might imagine, going there is diffucult.
Nonetheless, it is expensive (especially for China). But this store does not negotiate and has unusual yet practical and high-quality clothing.
I am telling myself: "NO MORE SHOPPING FOR CLOTHING!"

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5 Responses to “Hi from China!”

  1. Apprentice Bliss Hunter Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 01:35 pm 1248096935
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    Wishing you a great time with the rest of your trip ! :-)

  2. Mrs Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 02:12 pm 1248099126
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    Wow, have a wonderful time for the remainder of your trip!

  3. milehighgal Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 07:20 pm 1248117618
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    Isn't everything supposed to be cheaper in China? I was thinking clothes, personal services, food... Maybe that is more true for smaller towns..

  4. whitestripe Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 09:12 pm 1248124376
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    milehighgal: cheaper clothes are cheaper but good quality clothing is pretty much the same. my cousin went to china with her mother and they spent around 2k on clothing and accessories, but they bought a great deal, and most of it was not good quality.

  5. Analise Says:
    July 20th, 2009 at 10:19 pm 1248128360
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    Please post pictures when you can... it is my dream to go to China one day. Hope you have a fabulous time!

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