Musical Notes

Sad but true. Many beggars in different sizes and forms litter the streets of Shanghai. Some on trolleys, some carrying babies and some simply lie on cardboards, all with a metal tin in front of them.

Even students do it too, perfectly abled, knelt on the floow, bowing their heads and writing Chinese words on the floor with white chalk telling everyone their life story and financial needs.

Such sights are so prevalent in Shanghai that people literally don't see them anymore lest to talk about searching for a coin or two from their pockets to give them.

Few common reasons I have found after bringing this topic up with some locals:
1. they are literally just too many of them.
2. some are really fakes. Not helping themselves but hurting their own bodies to continue the trade of old
3. syndicates at work. Yeah, there are many "beggar" organizations around. You don't know who's real or not anymore.

Either way, as my mum tells me, we should not forget the less fortunate in our midst. Even if they might be bluffs or crooks, it is the heart of giving that counts. It's not about them but how you respond when faced with such scene. With that, I digged into my tight jeans pocket and managed out a coin for him.














As I heard the coin made a crisp "cling" when it reaches the base of that metal cookie tin, I knew I have made my mother proud that day.

Fluffy Power

What do you do when you want to ride a scooter but is afraid of the cold wind gushing through your fingers in winter?

In comes Fluffy, the nice Motor Mittens. All you have to do is to slip your hands in them and feel the comfort of the warm cushy drive.
















Now I understand why there are so many road accidents in Shanghai.

Bird Flu

No wonder birds flu are so apparent in China.
















I would have caught a cold too if I am like this.