open your eyes: January 2018

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Shanghai Galleries Day

I am so happy I was able to explore a little bit more the East Nanjing side of Shanghai. Usually, whenever I go to East Nanjing (which is my self-proclaimed most favorite place in Shanghai), I just wander along the East Nanjing Road itself, looking at the shops, going inside the Apple Store (and always buy something whenever I enter there, like phone case, battery case or earphones! I couldn't help it), and merely observing all the other tourists (and even locals) also wandering about. I just like the feel of busyness of the street and it makes me feel like somehow I am in the center of Makati malls.

Anyway, for the past few days, I have been thinking of how is my stay here in Shanghai so far. After checking my Health app in my phone, I felt regret that I have not been exploring the city like when I just arrived. My daily average step has been declining each month. Haha. From 10k average steps in September, I am now over 5.5k in January. Meaning, I am getting lazy of going out. I noticed that since I keep on making food delivery from this Turkish restaurant every single night.

So, when I woke up today, I decided to do some exercise and just go wherever. Last November, I told my classmate I want to explore other museums that are free in the city. So I messaged her and told her this is the day! But then she was still asleep this morning. And my other friend is unavailable. Got to go alone then. It would be much better I think. Searched some museums on the internet, but ended up finding contemporary art galleries around East Nanjing.

For those who do not have anything to do in a day and want to explore art galleries, here is where I went today and the artists featured today (look at the map for reference):

1. Rockbund Art Museum (RMB 20 - student discount included)