Things I Learned Today

-Just because mass transit is only 1 kwai, doesn't mean you should do it.
-You can fit an amazing amount of people on a public transit bus. More than you'd think.
-And then you can fit even more.
-There is absolutely no concept of personal space. Especially on a public bus.

-12 yuan haircuts are a good deal.
-My hair causes a great deal of entertainment to people when blow dried.
-The 20 something guy cutting my hair who looks like Rufio from Hook takes a very long time to cut hair.
-If he asks you if you want to keep something, like sideburns, front curls, any answer you say will be translated to him as "Yes, please cut it. or No, I don't want it. Please cut it."
-I have a gray hair.
-Free scalp massages in hot lemongrass water are very relaxing.


-Taxi drivers spend a great deal of energy to get your business and would promise to take you anywhere if you would choose them, maybe all this energy exerted is why they get tired 90% of the way and drop you off a half mile away from campus.
-They also have a terrible memory, that is why they say 15 yuan in pre-deal negotiations, but then say 25 when you get out. Their memory improves significantly and rather rapidly when a mandarin speaking person is also a passenger.

-The Chinese staff make a great barbecue, but they are not to be trusted with charcoal in their hands.
-Charcoal doesn't wash off of my face and arms very easily.
-Revenge is a dish best served cold ;)