Lost in Beijing

March 3, 2008 1 Comment

We recently watched a movie entitled “Lost in Beijing”. It was Marcus who found it in the DVD shop. It’s a Chinese movie that has raised controversy and received a lot of positive criticism from film critics.

lost-in-beijing.jpgThis movie is a hot item because it’s being banned by the government and I can imagine why. But if you want to read the whole detail on why it was banned, you may read it here.

Anyway, the movie is about two couples, one rich and the other poor, and their life in modern day China. I don’t consider myself a movie critic but I really do think that the movie is award winning. Why? Because the story is very realistic. It reflects so much of China, how the country is today, how its citizen thinks, their culture, their beliefs, and a lot more. Nothing was romanticized which is good because this gives the movie its character. The casting and acting were good too. Actors were natural in their roles.

I have to say that this is yet the best Chinese movie I’ve seen so far.

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A Letter to my Bestfriend (in German)

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I have finally translated “A Letter to my Bestfriend” in German. I have worked hard on it and I am proud that I was able to make such letter in German with just little help. Although it is further simplified (because I really can’t no matter how hard I try to translate it) I think I still was able to successfully send the message across. So, here it is.

Liebe Mailene,

Hallo! Wie geht es dir? Ich hoffe du bist gesund und alles ist OK bei dir.

Da wir uns seid drei Jahren nicht gesehen haben, möchte ich dir folgendes schreiben.

Weißt du dass ich verheiratet bin? Wirklich! Bei 26 Jahre alt, bin ich eine Ehefrau von einen wundervollen Mann. Die Geschichte geht so.

In November 2005 bin ich hier in China gekommen um Englisch zu unterrichten. Dann im August 2006 habe ich einen sehr interessanten Mann hier kennen gelernt. Sein Name ist Marcus. Er kommt aus Österreich und er ist ein Automobilingenieur. Er ist eine sehr nette und sympathische Person. Außerdem, er ist sehr hübsch. Ich habe mich in ihn sofort verliebt und ich bin glücklich dass er sich mich auch verliebt hat.

Und so haben wir uns in Februar 2007 in Malaysia verlobt. Es war romantisch und ich möchte dir alles erklären aber es ist sehr schwierig für mich es auf Deutsch zu schreiben.

Übrigens fährt die Geschichte fort.

Im Oktober 2007 haben wir in Österreich geheiratet. Unsere Hochzeit war sehr einfach aber noch romantisch. Tut mir Leid, aber ich kann nicht sie auf Deutsch erklären. Aber ich kann dir Fotos zeigen.

Ich glaube dass dieses mein „happy ending“ ist.

Weißt du ich vermisse mit dir sprechen. Ich hoffe dass du auch glücklich bist und dass wir uns treffen können.

Bitter schreibt mir auch.

Deine Freundin,
Vienna

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Business Financial Help

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Loans nowadays come in many forms. There are personal loans, commercial loans, business loans, etc. There is basically a loan type for anything that requires finances. It is mundane not only for individuals to get loans, but also for business owners. Financial helps in the forms of as start up financing loans and commercial mortgages are two examples of loans available to and widely availed by business owners. If you need funding to start your business, get a start up financing loan. If you want to expand your business but you don’t have enough funding for it, get a commercial mortgage.

What is a commercial mortgage?

Well, commercial mortgages are available to those who would like to acquire a space and use if for commercial purposes or it could also in a form of a loan to finance or develop a business. So whether you have to acquire a new office building or you need funding for a new business project, you can get a commercial mortgage.

Is it difficult to get a commercial mortgage?

No. Although, it is a little bit more complicated than getting a residential mortgage, applying for a commercial mortgage is quite easy and if a business has a well kept and organised business records and a reasoned projection of business development, the application will most likely be approved and get the best terms.

There are many advantages of commercial mortgages that’s why it is very attractive to new businesses however, it would be advisable for you to have your accountant examine all the offered commercial mortgages from various lending offices to ensure that you will get the best mortgage agreement for your business.

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A Letter to my Bestfriend

March 3, 2008 2 Comments

Now, I know that the letter sounds so kindergarten-y but you see, I have to translate this in German ( a homework my German teacher gave me) so I made it as simple and sort as possible. I’ll leave the letter to you as I have to go to my German class. Bye now! Tchus!

Dear Mailene,

Hello! How are you? I hope that this letter reaches you in good health and that everything is doing well with your and your family.

It’s been a long time since the last time we saw each other. I guess it’s more than five years now so we really have a lot to tell to each other! I will start. Do you know that I am now married? Really! At 26 years old, I am now a wife of a wonderful man and the story goes like this.

In November 2005, I came here in China to teach English and in the summer of 2006, I met a very interesting person. His name is Marcus and he is from Austria. He works as an automotive engineer. He is a very nice, smart, and simpatico (symphathetic) person. Plus, he is very handsome. I fell in love with him immediately and I am lucky that he fell in love with me too. And so, we got engaged in Malaysia last February 2007. It was very romantic and I would like to tell you all the details but it is so difficult for me to express it in German.

Anyway, the story continues. In October 2007, we got married in Austria. Our wedding was very simple but romantic. You have to excuse me if I can’t fully detail it as you know well, my German is still bad but if you want, I can show you some pictures.

I believe this is now my happy ending and I so would like to share it with you. I miss talking to you and I wish I can just go see (but we are to far from each other). Please write me back as I am dying to hear from you.

Your friend,
Vienna

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Office Furnishings from Inter County

March 3, 2008 1 Comment

Since their humble beginnings in 1986, Inter County has successfully grown from being a simple office furniture supplier to a company that has full control over its products from production to delivery. Their brand is sure to receive a lot of commendations because they built their name on the quality of their service and of their products. To this day, Inter County is continuously supplying quality office furniture to happy costumers all over UK.

In contrast to similar desks offered in market that have specifications of 18mm thick tops, single upstand legs, and 0.6 mm edging, Inter County’s office desks are way superior with 25 mm thick desk tops, double upstand legs, and 2mm think edgings. These quality specifications are design to reduce bowing and to boost durability. They also offer quality office storage, cupboards, lockers, filing cabinets, and a lot more. All their products come in various designs, colours, and sizes back up by quality and up to 8 years guarantee. As for the prices, Intern County offers the most competitive prices in the market. You may even find it cheap.

So whether it is a home office or a business office you would like to furnish, you can be sure the get the value of your money if you order it from Inter County.

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Sol Latino in Changchun

March 3, 2008 12 Comments

We went out for dinner last night and I believe that we’ve just been to the best restaurant in the city. Sol Latino is the name of the restaurant and it is new. It is a nice small Mexican restaurant and I would write about it more next time as we intend to go back there and perhaps, I can take a camera with me so I can take photos of the place.

Sol Latino will be the first on our list from now on. Steak king comes in second, the Thai Restaurant third, and the Shangrila fourth. It is not difficult to please me, I can go to any restaurant and eat there just as long as it’s clean but I have to say that a lot of westerners (including my husband and his friends) are very particular when it comes to dining out. The restaurant being clean is not enough, most westerners also insist that they get the value for their money. So if the steak is not rare enough or not cooked the way they like it, you can be sure that they will complain. I don’t think Asians complain just as much.

Anyway, I personally like Sol Latino and one of these days, I will go there alone for a coffee (since they serve a very good cappuccino). It is quiet there and they have a wireless internet there. (*wink) It’s perfect. I can spend the whole day there.

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