the short pump mall was HUGE. we all had great fun there. actually none of us had prepared to buy anything there, but it turned out that when we unwillingly dragged ourselves out to the mall, every one of us had shopping bags in our hands. the word SALE is really the Achilles heel for girls. we shop when we feel low, and we still shop a lot when we are in perfect mood.
we have malls as well in China, and for most of the Chinese, the idea of a mall would be just one or two buildings closely packed together. but obviously this is not the case in the u.s. and it came to me that the Americans and we Chinese may have very different concept in terms of personal space. i have read an article long ago saying that people queuing in America tend to stand further among each other than those in Arabia. i have found that the Americans' size of things are larger. people's homes are generally bigger, their food size are definitely bigger...and all of these somehow go along with their outgoing and active character. and i really appreciate that.
i saw two Roxys in one mall, i guess this brand gains considerable popularity here then. i have already been a Roxy fan in China. actually the fashion trend back at home is dominated by Korean and Japanese style. the clothes are with really neat cuttings and they do look elegant and sometimes sexy. but i personally prefer a more sporty and comfortable style. plus the theme of Roxy is mainly revolved around the fun at the beach, and such scene always makes me relaxed and happy.
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The mall is really great, fabulous.
Chinese malls, well, it reminds of Jingyuan Shopping Mall, which is said to be the largest mall in Asian. Well, U know! That mall, and the short pump.
I am looking forward to going there soon.
Posted by lily zou | July 19, 2007 12:03 AM
Posted on July 19, 2007 00:03
I know you're gonna go so wild about this, that's how girls work when they're in malls right,haha,coz you 2's been totally the same
Posted by Yao | July 19, 2007 1:51 AM
Posted on July 19, 2007 01:51
the short pump mall is really huge. The two students with me even got lost at last and it took us some time to get together. I know little and care little about fashion and brands, but it is quite interesting to read your views of them.
Posted by olivia | July 19, 2007 12:51 PM
Posted on July 19, 2007 12:51
Pretty good experiences in the US, although boys are not keen on the things you have done as you mentioned in this e-diary. Ha, the sale is also the feet of the clay for we boys. Wish you continue to have fun here. But hey, take care of your money-pocket, do not be broke later. :)
Posted by Quinn(BFSU) | July 19, 2007 1:40 PM
Posted on July 19, 2007 13:40
That is a very keen observation! Indeed Americans feel very uncomfortable when you stand very close to them which is quite unusual compared to most societies around the world. I think part of the reason that we enjoy big thins is that America is such an enormous country with relatively few people given the size of the country.
Posted by Mitch | July 20, 2007 12:45 AM
Posted on July 20, 2007 00:45
Eh...Girls are always crazy about shopping. I am so kind to remind you to reduce the desire for shopping in order not to run out of money~~:)
Posted by Tony | July 22, 2007 4:35 AM
Posted on July 22, 2007 04:35