We flung outselves into Spring’s embrace a few days ago under sun-soaked rays, light breezes and an explosion of blooming flowers.
Other signs make it hard to forget that May is but round the corner.
“SHANGHAI EXPO IS COMING!”
“SEE THE HAIBAO VIDEO!”
“Extra security! Speed up the demolition! New roads! Confused cabbies! Visitors from out of town all in the same month. HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS TO THE EXPO YET?”
Just in case you weren’t aware that the Shanghai Expo is happening. We’re all at the edge of our seats here.
Then, the spring months will pass and before we all know it, summer will be here.
Cue the moans. The hot, the sticky and the smelly.
Cue. The invasion of the shirtless bellies.
You wouldn’t know where to look.
August 2009



Su-Lin
I had no idea that the expo is in Shanghai this year!
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