as predicted by all whom live in shanghai for any length of time, you go through set periods of emotion living here.. first there is the amazement; “wow everything in china is so wonderful, it’s such an amazing place. etc.” then comes; “wow what an interesting place, everything here is just so interesting” and after [...]

don’t make friends with people who are in charge of the free tequila at a mexican theme bar. and if you do, don’t go there on your birthday. less of a hang over, more like brain damage.