Single ladies ....

Romance issues in Wuxi! This is what women are driven to - kicking and screaming on the floor!

A couple of weeks ago, there was a comic version of Beyonce's new video doing the rounds on Facebook and YouTube (now banned in China!). The song title is 'Single Ladies' and Amy and I have taken the song on board as the anthem for her last few months in Wuxi, for two reasons. The first of course is obvious - we're both single ladies! The second is the fact that the video is so funny, it has helped both of us get through what has been a really tough month at work. So, it was in this spirit that we headed out to celebrate Sam's birthday.

Taxi trip to the city - these laowais are dangerous and must be kept behind bars. The birthday girl makes a speech .... and has a dance.

The night began at TGI Fridays, where we were spoilt for choice with the cocktail menu - $15 all you can drink - not a smart move for the bar when the majority of clients were Aussies and Kiwis. The night then proceeded onto Kalina's where we spent an eventful couple of hours. It was here that I witnessed my first game of beer pong, a complicated looking drinking game - maybe next time, I'll give it a go! After a few drinks, some lovely chats to new and old faces and a dance with my new Brazilian friend, it was time to head home.

Me and the birthday girl. Only in China ....

My Mum and Dad are bound to say, 'It looks just like your GAP year Anna - same people, same locations, same drinks, just different nights'. Well, after the week I had at work and the fact that I live in China, it was a well deserved night of fun for the single ladies of Wuxi! The pictures say it all - happy times! The three trouble makers staying on in Wuxi after July - Sam, Ricardo and I. It was Pete's lucky night ..... ...... until he said something to stuff it up!

Tam, Sam and I.

Beer pong anyone?!

Fun and games on the dance floor.

We are the dancers ...... warmed up like dance biscuits.

Firewoman Anna?? (wearing Pete's fire brigade hat)