2nd day of CNY and it was a stay-home day for me! The sun was shining brightly this morning but with v strong winds then the weather changed in the afternoon to stormy. Depressing weather. But I contacted a few friends back home which was nice..but was distracted as usual when I started to read journal articles and assignment. Streamed 2 movies to watch tonight as my reward.
Searched a few holiday accommodation for Bham too in case I've more than 1 visitor or if my mum decides to join me for my remaining months when my parents visit in Summer..mostly apartments and for long term maybe more worth to stay in places for rent..but means have to set up everything, which may not be worth. So shall see how things go!
Oh, I went to play around with the website my Irish ex-colleague gave me that she said she and her husband-to-be will be registering a gift list with..though she said it's not necessary for guests like me and PF who are travelling to attend! Anyway, the site, Arnott's is actually an Irish department store...quite cool..so guests can buy gifts for them, like online shopping. It shows no. of quantity left. Then I realised that items on sale on their main site are not reflected on the wedding list site..which means technically, if u buy something on offer, you pay the usual price. Hmm..doesn't quite make sense. But I looked through the list..all are household items! It's definitely different idea from my idea of wedding gift. So will probably get something more meaningful on top of it. And I realised they use Euros there..and so I might need passport to enter..hope my visa gets sorted by then.
It was quite cold today sitting on my bed on my laptop..had to wear gloves to keep my always-cold hands warm. I peeped to L's rm to see if the windows are open but no..unless is the toilet ones. Cos I can feel the cold winds even in my closed room.
I decided to go to Chinatown tomorrow for the Lion and Dragon dance segment supposedly at 12.30pm. At first I was hesitant to go cos by the time I finish church usually abt 1+pm, then it'll be some martial arts performance or singing etc. and I don't feel like staying till 5+pm for fireworks. Then I realised I can leave straight after service..means I don't stay for refreshments. I should be able to make it..and found a bus to city nearer where church service is. Then after that maybe check out Zara (L was telling me and previous tenant M the clothes she got from there all less than £10 and they look simple and something I will wear) and TK Maxx (they sell branded stuff at affordable prices!). It's been some time since I went to town. Tmr's weather forecast is still sunny...so shld be a good day to go out!
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