Saturday, October 25, 2008

CHINA!

ok so i'm officially doing HORRIBLE at updating this whole blog thing...china is INSANE!!! there's so so many people and cars and bikes and motor scooter thingy's. and dirt. it's very dirty here. don't drink the water!! but it's awesome. i experienced my first taxi ride across town all by myself. scary! i also experienced what the chinese call a "pedicure"...not the same thing, just fyi. they come at you with big file looking metal blade things to cut your nails and rub the rough spots from the bottoms of your feet. the end, pedicure done ha. good thing it was only 30 RMB, which is roughly like 5 bucks. then i tried an hour-long, full body massage...let's just say i was way more sore and tight after the massage then before. gosh they push hard. and other weird things i won't mention. i easily see how people become vegetarians after seeing some of the meat/seafood stuff here. it's really gross actually. at night, all the vendors come out on some of the main streets and it's a complete mad house! trying to get a cab is just ridiculous! it's fun though, to see everyone and see the weird, random ways of life these people have. i still can't get over the driving...i just don't understand how people don't get hit like every 5 seconds! it's something to behold. everyone come here and join me!

5 comments:

Kami (tayo) said...

Hey! congrats on the world-wide travel! you will love it! it really opens your eyes to live in another culture. i lived in japan for 18 month before i went to the philippines. you will definatley catch the "travel bug". i didn't get to say "farewell" but i am so dang excited for you! we'll hold down the fort till you get back, if you get back. he he! have fun and take every opportunity available! i'll keep in touch. i think this will probably link you to my blog as well. chow for now!

{Rollins Family} said...

oh my gosh...the pedicures sound awful :( what ever will you do. we'll go get one in jan when you get her (my treat!!)
i'm glad to her you made it over there alright, and i hope buisness class wwas well wroth it!
llove and miss you lover!

mary plus vince said...

wow china sounds like crazy times! i'm a wee bit scared of what you aren't telling us about the rest of your massage, lol! eek :S

miss you guts already. come home soon.

xoxo,
your little big sis mary

LeeAnn said...

It's great to hear made it safe and sound, and that you are having some great experiences, but didn't you go to WORK, or was that just a story. Have a great time and enjoy all the new stuff and new people.

MARS said...

haha YES i am going to be working leeann! i start this saturday with the 6-7 year olds. wish me luck!