Now, one thing that you have to realize for the purpose of this story is that Jason, Jen and I all have differing body types. So our conversation is going on and I can see that this lady keeps staring at me. She would look back and forth from Jen to Jason and then stare at me. I was getting a little suspicious until finally she stopped the conversation and said to me... "You make no sense!". I was taken aback a bit but then replied, "excuse me?". She repeated "you make no sense!", then added, "Chinese body, round head!". Jason and Jen could not help it and started to chuckle. I guess she could not figure out my body type because supposedly I am slender and short like the Chinese but have a Western head... oh well, can't win them all.
That is what I love about Beijing and China (but what some people have trouble adjusting to) - they tell it like it is and will come right out and say anything. One poor colleague of mine was told at a market by a vendor that "she must have been very pretty when she was younger...."
On a side note, I finally figured out how to change the time zone on my blog - until now, the times posted did not match the actual time in Beijing. I should be right on time now! Thanks again for all of the comments and emails. Keep them coming! I need news from home.
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A great travel log. Keep up the commentary. We saw Mathew on the weekend for a few minutes. He is starting to be more aware of his surroundings. He as a very good baby. THe LCBO is having a beer fest so I went in and bought about a dozen beers I had never tried. One is a double chocolate stout another is aged in oak like wine. Ben and Amiee were over for dinner and beer tasting (Ben only). We invited your brother and sister et al but they did not come over.
Enjoy your self.
Dad
I am loving the blog...You want news from home...well we were at Mom's for dinner on Sat with Aunt Tanya and Rose they wanted to see Matthew...we bathed him in the kitchen sink he loved it....Sunday was really busy. We had a lot of running around to do as Carter left for Ottawa this AM so we had to get things done so we didn't have time to go to Dad's as we didn't get home till about 5 then I had to feed Matthew and we had to get and get some dinner. Me alone again this week, but Mom, Melissa and Chantelle will be visiting me after work to give me a hand.
Matthew sends big hugs and kisses to Uncle John..
Have fun and be safe
Your sista
John love reading about your experiences and seeing the pictures.
I wish I was there.
Love
Aunt Joey
Hey John!
Jill passed on your blog. Enjoyed reading it and found it very interesting. Sounds like your having a great time.
Your little nephew is very cute! Congratulations uncle John.
Take care,
Pamela
You didn't tell the Chinese lady about your Ukrainian half and your Italian half?
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