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What the HELL is going on?!?!?!
I'm gone for a MONTH and all of this important stuff happens?
Cotter! You've got a MAN now?!?!? You're not SINGLE anymore?!?
This is the news of the CENTURY! Why the hell wasn't I notified immediatly? This is an INSULT to our wonderful and healthy relationship! By the way, Ben, I agree with Cotter. How can either of us tell you anything if you're all MOBILE and shit. I hate that whole mobile thing with AIM. But it's okay, Ben. We're still friends...for now.
And what's with all this pressure for me to come to Ashland this weekend, huh? What's the deal?! I just got back from CHINA people, I'm in no mood to be traveling all over the place!
Okay...well look, if you guys were to see it Friday night or some time Saturday...then MAYBE I'll come down...just let me know.
As far as China goes, it really was an amazing experience. I will say the following about China and its people:
1) There's an excessive amount of spitting all the time. And it's not the spitting that bothers me, but the articulate and incredibly loud noises they make before the action. It's like a contest to see who can make the most memorable warm-up. It's interesting, but something I don't miss.
2) There are no toilets over in China, only holes in the ground. Which means, ladies, you all have to squat constantly. There are pipes you can hold on to to make the experience easier. Oh, the best part, there's also NO toilet paper. None. Ever. Before I departed the U.S. my mom bought me some travel toilet paper. I laughed and scoffed at the idea of me needing it. Never again will I underestimate my mother. Those things became a LIFESAVER, and I was blessed to even have them.
3) The Chinese don't believe in personal space. Well, more like, the thought never really occurs to them. People were pointing and staring at my sister and I as if we were exotic creatures. Though this might be true, it got annoying after a while. My sister was writing postcards to some people at the train station and had at LEAST (not exaggerating by the way) three Chinese guys looking over her shoulder, almost touching her they were so close. It's just so unreal. See, it keeps reminding me that in America, we're a melting pot. We've got everyone. Seeing an Asian isn't really a big deal (unless you're racist), and made me realize the rest of the world is not like this. An Aryan in Asia is like seeing a unicorn in China - so different and legendary. Hehe.
Honestly, China was great. There was a lot of history and beauty in the country. The Forbidden City and the Great Wall was really cool to check out. For me, the Great Wall was awesome because it's one of the last Great Wonders of the world. It was nice to walk and see the ancient history. My travels took me to: Shanghai, Mt. Tai Shan, and Beijing. Shanghai was cool, but nothing really amazing. I feel like its the kind of city where you bar-hop and socialize. However, since my sister's boss was with us during our stay in Shanghai, we weren't so inclined to do so. Tai Shan was amazing and definitely one of the highlites of my trip. The climb, from bottom to top, of the mountain consisted of nothing but stairs. This made the hike even worse, and by the time I got to the top (which took about 5 hours by the way) my legs were completely destroyed. But the scenery and the nature that surrounded us was fantastic. Really wonderful. Then Beijing was really great too. The capital was filled with wonderful monuments and temples that really defines Chinese culture (not all of it, of course). Probably our favorite city from the trip. The markets and the opera were really cool to visit. By the way, you guys remember that kids movie "Three Ninjas?" Well get this, the masks they wear are actually Chinese Opera masks. And guess who found these masks and bought a few? That's right. ME. I saw them and immediatly got them. They're fucking TIGHT. Anyway...
China is something I won't forget and actually has made me decide to look into International Affairs as a possible career. Being there made me realize how small and insignificant I am compared to the knowledge of our earth. I want travel. I want to experience culture. I want to get drunk in an alley in Amsterdam or something. Ah well.
I've missed you all during my travels and I can easily say, though I loved China, it's damn good to be back in the U.S. of A.
I'm gone for a MONTH and all of this important stuff happens?
Cotter! You've got a MAN now?!?!? You're not SINGLE anymore?!?
This is the news of the CENTURY! Why the hell wasn't I notified immediatly? This is an INSULT to our wonderful and healthy relationship! By the way, Ben, I agree with Cotter. How can either of us tell you anything if you're all MOBILE and shit. I hate that whole mobile thing with AIM. But it's okay, Ben. We're still friends...for now.
And what's with all this pressure for me to come to Ashland this weekend, huh? What's the deal?! I just got back from CHINA people, I'm in no mood to be traveling all over the place!
Okay...well look, if you guys were to see it Friday night or some time Saturday...then MAYBE I'll come down...just let me know.
As far as China goes, it really was an amazing experience. I will say the following about China and its people:
1) There's an excessive amount of spitting all the time. And it's not the spitting that bothers me, but the articulate and incredibly loud noises they make before the action. It's like a contest to see who can make the most memorable warm-up. It's interesting, but something I don't miss.
2) There are no toilets over in China, only holes in the ground. Which means, ladies, you all have to squat constantly. There are pipes you can hold on to to make the experience easier. Oh, the best part, there's also NO toilet paper. None. Ever. Before I departed the U.S. my mom bought me some travel toilet paper. I laughed and scoffed at the idea of me needing it. Never again will I underestimate my mother. Those things became a LIFESAVER, and I was blessed to even have them.
3) The Chinese don't believe in personal space. Well, more like, the thought never really occurs to them. People were pointing and staring at my sister and I as if we were exotic creatures. Though this might be true, it got annoying after a while. My sister was writing postcards to some people at the train station and had at LEAST (not exaggerating by the way) three Chinese guys looking over her shoulder, almost touching her they were so close. It's just so unreal. See, it keeps reminding me that in America, we're a melting pot. We've got everyone. Seeing an Asian isn't really a big deal (unless you're racist), and made me realize the rest of the world is not like this. An Aryan in Asia is like seeing a unicorn in China - so different and legendary. Hehe.
Honestly, China was great. There was a lot of history and beauty in the country. The Forbidden City and the Great Wall was really cool to check out. For me, the Great Wall was awesome because it's one of the last Great Wonders of the world. It was nice to walk and see the ancient history. My travels took me to: Shanghai, Mt. Tai Shan, and Beijing. Shanghai was cool, but nothing really amazing. I feel like its the kind of city where you bar-hop and socialize. However, since my sister's boss was with us during our stay in Shanghai, we weren't so inclined to do so. Tai Shan was amazing and definitely one of the highlites of my trip. The climb, from bottom to top, of the mountain consisted of nothing but stairs. This made the hike even worse, and by the time I got to the top (which took about 5 hours by the way) my legs were completely destroyed. But the scenery and the nature that surrounded us was fantastic. Really wonderful. Then Beijing was really great too. The capital was filled with wonderful monuments and temples that really defines Chinese culture (not all of it, of course). Probably our favorite city from the trip. The markets and the opera were really cool to visit. By the way, you guys remember that kids movie "Three Ninjas?" Well get this, the masks they wear are actually Chinese Opera masks. And guess who found these masks and bought a few? That's right. ME. I saw them and immediatly got them. They're fucking TIGHT. Anyway...
China is something I won't forget and actually has made me decide to look into International Affairs as a possible career. Being there made me realize how small and insignificant I am compared to the knowledge of our earth. I want travel. I want to experience culture. I want to get drunk in an alley in Amsterdam or something. Ah well.
I've missed you all during my travels and I can easily say, though I loved China, it's damn good to be back in the U.S. of A.