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I think one of the other reasons I don’t sleep that much is that when I wake up, for whatever reason, my mind immediately starts consciously thinking about things… instead of slowly approaching full wakefulness and mental alertness as I … Continue reading →

One other thing about China: Foot Massages Should you ever have the opportunity to get a foot massage, for god’s sake take it. It is, without a doubt, the best (legitimate) massage experience I have ever had. Here are the … Continue reading →

buh? I have an ammendment to yesterday’s question: why do all of the hott, intriguing women of LA have boyfriends… or no interest in me? It’s an important distinction. And, OK, not actually true, but it seems like it when … Continue reading →

I have a question for you: why do all of the hott, intriguing women of LA have boyfriends? I think I just answered my own question. sigh The last few nights have been late ones. Thursday was pool at Hollywood … Continue reading →

Last night, I was pretty keyed-up for no particular reason and was being furiously productive. With so much of my work being implemented in Asia, I have a lot of e-mail contact with people overseas; which, due to the time … Continue reading →

The thing about being back in the US is that I now understand everything people are saying… and they also understand me. Which means, unfortunately, that I can no longer hide behind my own non-understood sarcasm and unintelligible comments. It … Continue reading →

I think there’s something a little poetic about my not having really used a fork, recently, until my flight back to the US. On the one hand, it’s good to be back, while on the other hand, the food sucks. … Continue reading →

I question the validity of that well-known slur that the Chinese will eat anything with four legs except a table; I’ve seen for myself that this definitely isn’t true. Chinese food, however, is indeed different (read: better…I’ve never eaten as … Continue reading →

Karaoke, Mark II Today was the end of the 6-day work week here in China, which means only one thing… KARAOKE!!! >Actually, what it really means is: WHOREHOUSE THINLY DISGUISED AS KARAOKE! This time, I only lasted to the second … Continue reading →

The Chinese are braver than you. Or crazier. These might be two sides of the same coin, actually. Despite shaky economics, long work hours, no discernible safety standards, and inferior tools, the Chinese are able to build and construct spectacular … Continue reading →