Merry Christmas 2011
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Busy life once again
I recently got a new job, still within the same company I have been working for years but a new position and new responsibilities. Everything started nicely, it is very nice feeling when the announcement goes out and you start receiving “Congratulations” in email instantly after the announcement email – and those kept coming for quite a time and very frequently. I didn’t know that so many people actually knew me. 
And then my calendar started to fill … and more emails started to arrive – this time containing more and more work. I am that kind of person who actually likes this kind of life, I don’t complain at all. If it gets too quiet, I get bored. Now my days are full of activities and lots of things to handle. So far so good.
So, this is my excuse that there has been a bit less time for blogging. I will try to fix this and write more often here but past week has been busier for me while I have been handling the new tasks assigned to me. I will be back here soon!
My ride home
Plane, which is taking me back to Europe is waiting at the gate.
Going to Chicago
I am currently on my way to Chicago, still at the gate but closer and closer to boarding time. This time I am taking direct flight from Helsinki to Chicago with American Airlines so let’s see how good it is.
Weather is another thing which is going to be interesting, according to the forecasts, it is going to be very hot in Chicago. At least for me. Let’s see if I am going to melt there.
Another view on Airbus 380
I was pretty excited about flying with Airbus 380 for the first time in my life. So, when I was coming back to Europe, I was also trying to get new photos about this airplane.
Seafood in Jiaonan
While continuing on catching up what else happened on our latest trip to China, I also found my photos about one hotpot dinner with lots of seafood.
Beer museum
When you are visiting Qingdao area, you basically need to visit Tsingtao beer museum. Great history and very nice tour showing you how beer is made. You get to taste it also. After the tour, you are already in the most famous restaurant street in Qingdao so you don’t have to think twice where to eat. And at the same time while enjoying your lunch or dinner, you can try local specialty, beer made from seaweed.
Weddings and noise
When there is a wedding in China, there is always firecrackers and everything. And that means quite a noise too. And when you have two places next to you and both have two or three wedding groups at the same time – it is a BIG noise.
English translation
Can you guess what this box contains? And do not cheat by reading the Chinese version.
Local grocery shop
Yesterday I also was able to see and experience some very local grocery shopping. Conveniently you have several shops just around the corner and next to each other – so if one’s price level, quality or selection isn’t satisfactory, then just walk to next one.
