tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post6772398755199477396..comments2023-10-29T21:14:24.325+08:00Comments on SHE in China: Surprise, surprise...Jonna Wibeliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08954672453008704738noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-59978067287559056732009-09-27T11:09:10.828+08:002009-09-27T11:09:10.828+08:00Brad -hm... interesting. I've always heard tha...Brad -hm... interesting. I've always heard that cold water is better for the body than hot water. Not sure where I've heard it from, but I remember my grandpa told me when I was little that showering in cold water was better than showering in hot water.. however, who knows if that was just an idea that came when people needed to reduce the hot water consumption? <br /><br />Anonymous -nope, he's Finnish. <br /><br />Jewels -bit creepy, but could have been worse. So far I haven't seen them spying on us using binoculars ;)Jonna Wibeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954672453008704738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-81871817068594341402009-09-27T03:25:53.872+08:002009-09-27T03:25:53.872+08:00Hmmm. Creepy, yet convenient!Hmmm. Creepy, yet convenient!Jewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893540249055609385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-25341570203155536842009-09-27T00:39:37.081+08:002009-09-27T00:39:37.081+08:00Is your boyfriend Chinese? :)Is your boyfriend Chinese? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-73971194342960562632009-09-26T23:41:58.551+08:002009-09-26T23:41:58.551+08:00@Mantse: Actually, I heard that showering in warm ...<b>@Mantse:</b> Actually, I heard that showering in warm or hot water has better health benefits:<br /><br /><i>Warm baths ( 90-95 F) are calming and soothing to the nerves, help relieve bladder and urinary problems, mild colds.<br /><br />Hot Baths (100-113 F) - shocks the system; causes increased circulation especially when followed by bundling in blankets causes profuse sweating to detoxify the body wastes. Caution: Hot baths can dehydrate the body and can be exhausting. It can also lower blood pressure and result in fainting.<br /><br />Cold baths (55-65 F)- shocks the system initially and then slows the heart down</i><br /><br />http://www.thebodyworker.com/hydrotherapybaths.htm<br /><br />Not too sure how reliable that source is.<br /><br />Other than that though, in the US I was raised to believe that using hot water was required to properly remove all oils and dirt from the skin. Also, in the US I was raised to believe that to properly relax you should take a <i>hot</i> bath, or get in a jacuzzi, which uses <i>hot</i> water. In fact, when I have to take a cold shower (which I often do here) it aggravates me and leaves me feeling uncomfortable and not completely clean.<br /><br />It's probably mostly a cultural difference thing, but does anyone know of a reliable source for info about that?<br /><br /><b>@Jonna:</b> They probably don't trust sneaky laowais and think you're up to no good. Ha ha ha! ^_^Brad Farlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631055865439844292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-7583980226161704542009-09-26T10:46:51.627+08:002009-09-26T10:46:51.627+08:00Adrian -I know very little bout real estate in Chi...Adrian -I know very little bout real estate in China... so can't really answer your questions. Although one thing is for sure, it is nice to have new landlords! Our new ones seems much better than the old ones. <br /><br />Martin -ah, that's great to hear! thanks for your nice comment!<br /><br />Joanna -yeah you r right, a cold shower can be refreshing.. but not when u need to wash your hair, then it's just... freezing!<br /><br />Brad -not going to lie here, I'm freaked out about the "we live across the street so we can see into your flat" thing... Wonder what that's all about?<br /><br />Mantse -yeah, I wish so too!<br /><br />Pete -they seem much nice than our old ones. Sure, the man was a bit hysterical but overall pretty OK. I'm happy about this change so far!<br /><br />Jeanne-ming -that's great to hear! :)Jonna Wibeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954672453008704738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-16739294191096329372009-09-26T04:04:18.449+08:002009-09-26T04:04:18.449+08:00Hilarious. Love this story!Hilarious. Love this story!Jeanne-ming Brantinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289074358298750184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-23014145395484556352009-09-25T22:32:48.731+08:002009-09-25T22:32:48.731+08:00I love your observations & comments about who ...I love your observations & comments about who can see in the apartment & who can't. The new owner thing though is a hoot. Are they nicer than the old ones? would the old one have been so prompt in taking care of your needs? Is the one called "beauitful" an advice giver - like opening your windows etc.? Maybe like your new school these new landlords might be better in the service line? What do you think?Pete In Syracusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07956762948543259297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-23532747426545351092009-09-25T18:12:11.114+08:002009-09-25T18:12:11.114+08:00hahaha~~ i am trying to shower in cold water, even...hahaha~~ i am trying to shower in cold water, even in the coldest day unless i get cold... cold water make people more stronger!<br /><br />but this couples is really very funny~~ wish your new landlord give you a better experience~mantsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14466019253420608548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-14788232055537176592009-09-25T13:49:43.951+08:002009-09-25T13:49:43.951+08:00That's interesting. The last place I lived in...That's interesting. The last place I lived in Singapore, towards the end of the contract, we found out the owners lived right across the street and could see into the flat, and even hear what was going on sometimes. They were also Chinese, well ethnically at least.Brad Farlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631055865439844292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-21459197141030848392009-09-25T12:29:14.607+08:002009-09-25T12:29:14.607+08:00When my hot water goes, i take a cold shower heheh...When my hot water goes, i take a cold shower hehehehe. Nothing wakes you up more. But china is humid so a cold freezing shower wouldn't be as bad.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557263140425080379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-75555577533081207912009-09-25T12:25:21.606+08:002009-09-25T12:25:21.606+08:00Jonna...you are a great story teller! i really en...Jonna...you are a great story teller! i really enjoy reading your daily adventures in China.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690818941478490351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-37229141018229482532009-09-25T10:58:33.642+08:002009-09-25T10:58:33.642+08:00Firstly, commiserations on having no hot water. We...Firstly, commiserations on having no hot water. We take utilities for granted, but when they fail, life goes from 21st century to 15th century pretty damn fast :)<br /><br />Secondly, congratualtions on having new landlords.<br /><br />Thirdly- how can the previous owner not tell you they sold? Such a lack of courtesy.<br /><br />Fourthly- I get what you mean about needing to look at a place thoroughly, but I was thinking more about where a young lady would get the money to buy a flat. <br /><br />Also, I'm still confused about home ownership in China. From what I read, it's pretty much whoever says they own the property, owns the property, as there's no proper register of ownership. Is this true Jonna?<br /><br />Sorry, bit long and pointed!<br /><br />AdrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-44638955815990143822009-09-25T10:51:13.335+08:002009-09-25T10:51:13.335+08:00Kosmo -yup, that's right. It's a card that...Kosmo -yup, that's right. It's a card that re-charges your gas... quite.. ehum weird I guess but it works fine!Jonna Wibeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954672453008704738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491088023973371313.post-25399817513924609932009-09-25T10:47:02.137+08:002009-09-25T10:47:02.137+08:00Is a gas card what I think it is? Something like ...Is a gas card what I think it is? Something like a prepaid phone card, but for your gas? I haven't heard of that before.<br /><br />Yeah, 5 minutes to look at a place before buying it seems a bit ... er, insufficient. Always get an inspection!Kosmo @ The Casual Observerhttp://www.observingcasually.com/noreply@blogger.com