We’d Like To See Your References…

Sep
30
05

Alright, I know I’ve been crap at posting lately, but it’s not my fault! The only reason this is getting posted is through the grace of Buddha and his karmatic rewards. See, I’m stuck on dial-up, which though slow usually allows some movement on the web. However, for whatever reason every time I’ve tried to [...]

Not Long In Dandong

Sep
23
05

But you don’t really need long…
Monday Maggie and I took our trip up to Dandong and I think we were both pleasantly surprised by the congeniality of the place. Though I guess Maggie’s disposition is a little slanted, this being the first time she’s really travelled anywhere - and it’s only 4.5 hours away. “They [...]

Back To School

Sep
17
05

It’s funny how for years after finishing high school I had this light-hearted feeling come June and dreaded sinking sensation come September; residual from my scholastic days.
Finally, in recent history, I’ve been able to shake this feeling and live every day as if it was the bland repetition that it is. However, it’s September, and [...]

Farang? I’m A Lao Wai Thank You Very Much

Sep
15
05

That’s right boys and girls, I’m back in China.
After spending Tuesday at Ree’s school (Freddy and I dusted off our Teacher’s Caps), I caught a late night flight (2 a.m.) from Bangkok to Shanghai, and then flew on from Shanghai to Dalian first thing in the morning. I had thought the ticket was going to [...]

Diggin’ the ‘kok

Sep
12
05

[1] Random beach shot. [2] Khao San at night.
I think I’m finally getting the hang of this city. My first trip to Thailand I loathed Bangkok, and when I got here this time I had much the same opinion. Even compared to China, there is just a plethora of people waiting to rip you off [...]