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Haven't been around for a while. Reason why? I was travelling through China for several months. Best experience of my life, so amazing, so beautiful. Wanted to stay but unfortunately fate had other plans so I am back in the Netherlands. Been home two weeks now, and i have no clue what to do .. like at all. I am a bit lost haha... but! plus side: I have massive inspiration and shitloads of time to paint and draw so that's what I am doing. In the meantime time GO VISIT MY PHOTOBUCKET TO SEE THE PHOTOS OF MY BEAUTIFUL TRIP THROUGH CHINA http://photobucket.com/chinaaa2012

"Happy New Year" Well almost. The night of 22nd to 23rd of January is Chinese New Year. Damn, it promises to be an event on its own. Not that the Chinese party like the westerners. No, it's all far more traditional. It seems like the city is being abandoned. Buses are disappearing, half the amount of taxis is gone, supermarkets are getting stormed though like the world is about to end. You have to realize, Chinese new year is the only time of the year that all Chinese have a holiday. The country seems to be standing still. Restaurant are open, however you will find common signs that say to be patient as there is no staff. Waiting an 1.5 hour

When you think you have seen quit some strange things, it always gets stranger in this country. (of course I am only here for 5 months but seriously haha) As some of you might know, the English translations from Chinese sentences can sometimes cause some difficulties. I have uploaded some pictures of weird translations on clothing, books, menus, and other weird things that happen in China etc. Just Check my Gallery-Scrap Book! :) Also very interesting are the dog-walking rules. Now I have to say, I never had a dog in my life and I wouldn't have a clue about the regulation regarding dog-walking back home (the Netherlands) but the rules in Chi