I spent the last month learning how to read and write Chinese. I met a lot of cool people. You'd be AMAZED at how many people, that aren't Chinese, were there learning the language. I met people from Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, UK, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Holland, Thailand, the States, you name it. Crazy. Just more proof that the CHINESE will one day take over the world, SON!
Pictured here are our friends from school. In front, it's me and Ben
In the rear, from left to right is Ray, Joe, Jennifer, Andrew, Jay, Jen, and Tiffany
It feels good to be back. Walking the streets of the Upper West Side today, I felt like I was home, although I was looking out for spitting, cursing, and prostitutes (which i found none).
First meal back in America, I wanted something American and spectacular!
I also got the bill which was American and spectacular, as well.
No more are the days of having breakfast for a mere $0.26, that's for sure.The best part of China were the lifelong friends that I've made and the experiences that I've had.
This picture was taken in HANZHOU, China. Pictured here are my sister-in-law Jen, my brother Ben, Ray and Joyce (who we met in Shanghai)
Shout out to Ray and Joyce. They are good people. If there was a battle between Ray and Joyce and my brother and his wife, I am not sure which couple would win the "best suited for one another" contest. Anyway, if you ever need a management consultant or if you are looking for work in Shanghai, these are the folks to talk to!
Also, my favorite guy I met in the street is this dude:
Tell me that's not Doc Brown from Back to the Future!
At the beginning of this blog, I was scared out my mind. Now that I can finally look back at these 2 months, I realize that it was ok to be scared, but there was nothing really to be afraid of. And for me, I think that was the life lesson. Yes, it's normal and ok to be scared like a little girl. But go ahead and do what you want to do, and in the end, you'll be glad you did it.
Now you know...and knowing is half the battle.
On a side note, TRANSFORMERS rocked my world.
I look forward to seeing all my friends again, and also all of you commenters that I have yet to meet.
4 comments:
I don't wanna come off as weird or anything but my name is Neal, and I followed you guys through your whole trip. I originally crossed across woody's blog through turntablelab and stuck with you guys for freaking months. I just wanna say that your guys' trip and public account thereof was a continuous supply of entertainment, humor, and as corny as this sounds, life affirming moments. thanks for posting and being such intelligent, compassionate, and interesting people. this kinda shit is why the internet is awesome.
aww!
awww, that was tender and sweet.
ps - transformers was fucking awful. i waited my whole life for that piece of shit?!!!
Hey Neal. You rock my world! it's people like you that make this planet awesome (and, us too, I guess!)
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