So, I have been browsing for Expat/Foreigners resources online for residents of Shanghai. I joined "InterNation Forum" and "Expat Blog" this past week. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce group wanted 3,000 rub ( over $300.00 Cdn) to join. Are you out of your mind?!!!! My membership card better be made out of gold, for that price!
I am looking for other Canadians to share news with back home. The Senate Scandal and the Ford Nation news had me very frustrated as I did not have anyone with whom to discuss these unfolding events. It made me realize that I DO want some Canadian acquaintances to share a cup of coffee with on occasion.
I would also like to join a Book Club- either "online" or real time, as I am missing my monthly Book Club back home. This would be bliss………….
And, with Christmas coming up, I KNOW that foreigners will be organizing Xmas lunches, Xmas Teas and Buffets in this city. Would love to participate in some of these.
Lastly, I have begun to look for an apartment for the New Year. I have mixed feelings about this- and I know it is going to be a HUGE challenge to find something affordable and within decent distance to work. Right now, my total commute time to school is 30 minutes - door-to-door- and with * o'clock classes on four days, I don't want to extend the commute by too much. More on this later as events unfold…………….
So, aside from the standard "greetings" from Web organizers welcoming me to their site, my first contact was just what I worried about:
"Hey Canadian girl, would you like to get together and I can learn English and you can learn Mandarin"?
His post went in the garbage………..Here's hoping I can expand my friendship group.
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