08.08.08 In China, this is one of the biggest days in history. The number "8" sounds very much like the word "fortune". The Olympics opening ceremony is a very big festivity here. I invited one of my friends over for dinner and ceremony watching. When I got home, she offered to cook dinner, "I'll make 2 dishes and a soup". Great - we may need to run to the store and pick up some items. "OK- let me check out your kitchen and see what I need" 30 seconds later, she re-appeared and said, "I think we should just eat out or pick up snacks... you don't have a wok or rice cooker!" I know, I know, I thought the furnished kitchen would come with these items. Oh well.
We went to the grocery store and it was packed. "Anne, you need to eat more fruits and vegetables." I agree, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Grocery store fruits and vegetables are not very fresh. The fresh market fruits and vegetables are more difficult to purchase b/c the prices are not listed. Last time I went to buy some fruit, it almost costed $10US. So, we bought some veggies, snacks and a watermelon... and a beer - to celebrate.
Bingo- CCTV was on in my bathroom. Well, maybe they will air it on CNN? Not a chance. So, we spent the next 3 hours in my bathroom watching the Opening Ceremony. I know - laugh it up, I'll give you a moment. Are you done? OK. Good thing is that housekeeping came today so everything was spotless. Bad thing - not very comfortable. I sat in the tub, enjoying the show and finishing my watermelon. We also moved all the sofa cushions into the bathroom for added comfort. In addition, we spilled a bunch of pumpkin seeds on the floor. Housekeeping is definitely going to think I'm eating meals in here. I can hear it now, "Did you know the American family on 21 eats in the bathroom? Must be a cultural thing." But I have to say, I'm sure I got the best seat in the house. hahaha
1 comments:
You need to reprogram your tv's...I am sure if you forward me a ticket to come visit you I can fix it for you so you can watch tv in a more civilized room, like the closet.
Either way I'm totally jealous...you can sit on the throne while watching Chinese game shows. Lucky! I have resorted to watching tv over the internet which I am sure is legal (funny thing is that most of what I can get is Chinese tv, like CCTV)... Do you keep the beer cold in the toilet?
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