1st real weekend after jet lag....

Well the weekend was fairly planned - starting with our review of apartments. Will like the ones I picked out and I did too - however the gym was the sticking point. Only one complex had a gym open 24/7 for us early birds. One apartment (the nicer one) went down $300 to $1500/month which was cool, so I was hoping that the 3rd floor guy would do the same or go down at least a little - (Will didn't bluff on that apartment as well - I kicked him later):) So of course the negotiating is not my bag and it is proving more difficult. Will and our new friend Al suggested pulling out the big guns. Go to 2 other real estate agents and tell them what apartment comlex you want and your price - see if they have anything. If they don't, then we know we are getting the best deal possible. I know this all can be done in short order and we can wire transfer money in, but ugh! We are tired of being gypsies (although the hotel is nice) - and still be able to have enough money to save (a little) and travel.

Sunday we got up and I ran a 10K on the treadmill (6.2 miles) - yes all in a row! Seems like it should have been a good day. We were meeting friends for brunch and going to this awesome antique place. Before we even got to the restuarant, I lost my phone - which seemed to bring down my entire mood and roll up all the little frustrations about life so far in Shanghai. So seize the day flew out the window! Will said I could sit in my room and order room service all day if I wanted - it would be normal - well I can't be a wussy like that - I think I'll have to save that for something really good! Any other negotiating suggestions you all have would be great! I need to cut this short otherwise it won't let me post it! :) Damn firewall - I promise I haven't said anything negative - but yet, our internet was down all day yesterday - conspirisy or communism?