I'm finally here in shanghai.

Okay, finally got proper time to write a post.
First day after arrival, it was quite exciting because when we talked there was "smoke" coming out from our mouths. Haha. Initially, it didnt feel so cold, only until we went to our apartment and then went out for dinner. The temperature at night is rather different from the day, especially with the winds blowing right at your face no matter which direction you are facing.

First night, we had dinner at Ajisen with some of the seniors and Gabriel as well. Then we proceeded to get our phone cards and bought things from Carrefour for our homes! Haha. Frankly speaking, it is my first time buying so much stuff for the house in my whole life. A rather refreshing experience. Haha, perhaps a preparation for the future, in my own home. First night was also a rather comical one, we didn't know how to turn on the water and we didn't know how to turn on the gas. So we thought our water supply was cut off. So we used the hot (drinking) water dispenser to do some minor washing up. Haha. Then since I hadn't bought a new set of bedsheet for myself, I slept with my Full battle order on the bed and shivered through out the night, as I refused to open up my new comforter.

Second day started with going to Shimin's house to borrow their shower to bathe. Then we headed off to NUS office in Shanghai for briefing by Gabriel. Following which, we went for lunch at some restaurant in the same building. After that, we went on to get our MRT cards and also opening our bank accounts. The setting up of bank account took longer than expected but nonetheless, we got it done. Another comic of the day, foreigners are supposed to register at their local Police Post 24hrs upon our arrival in SH to update them on our place of residence etc. But, we went to the wrong one, haha and that was after walking quite far away. Dinner was a much more simplier fare at the foodcourt at one of the shopping centre near our Condo. Met the landlord and the 阿姨 aka the domestic help hired on hourly basis. So now our house is actually pretty neat and tidy already. So after settling everything with the landlord, we went to wash up and had our first cooking attempt. - Instant noodles. Haha. No choice, the only take-away delivery service we knew off is closed.

Day 3 is today and at 12.20pm we're all still at home! Haha. Coz we only woke up at like 11. Heh.

More updates coming up. Together with pictures!