Saturday, March 14, 2009

Exotic Food in Beijing

We found these "exotic" food along the food street of Beijing.............


Live scorpions with legs moving while this picture was taken.



Seahorses and scorpions satay.

Centipedes

Starfish


We ordered a plate of scorpions to try......No they were not crawling....deep fried and crispy. Served with duck meat.......No venture, no gain !

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Singlish VS Queen's

...........from Joycelyn


WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS

Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.

Singaporeans: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL

Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call me a few moments ago?

Singaporeans: Hello, u call me ah?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?

Singaporeans: S-kews me

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY

Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Singaporeans: No-need, lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION

Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?

Singaporeans: (pointing the door) can ar?

WHEN SURPRISING

Britons: Oh, Really. It's wonderful.

Singaporeans: Whar lar wae!

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.

Singaporeans: Don't want la...

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Singaporeans: You mad, ah?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION.

Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Singaporeans: Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED

Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Singaporeans: see how!

WHEN SOMEONE DID SOMETHING WRONG

Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,

Singaporeans: like that also don't know how to do!!!!