Short.

None of the locals seem to like the fact that I cut my hair.  Not outright disapproval, but "I liked your long hair..." is the comment that I've gotten the most.  I for one am liking the fact that it's less ma fan.  And maybe I'll get sympathy eprops from others who like the short do, too...haha.  I was able to educate the barber on how Americans don't like the whole da bao look, which is when locals thin out their hair so that it has that distinctive 'you're from overseas' look.  What was funny was that he agreed with me and questioned why the locals like it as such.  Ironically that was the hair cut I left home with last year...and me thinking I would get a less fob haircut before leaving...

I was all dressed up for a wedding last weekend (if you were wondering).  It was perhaps one of the most unique weddings I've attended (an expat marrying a local).  The funniest part was the throng of onlookers both at the ceremony and reception.  I neglected to think beforehand that this would cause a spectacle, but it turned out to be something like having a celebrity in town and the locals all wanting a glimpse.  Police reinforcement had to be called in.  Hilarious. 

I pigged out (oops,...not literally speaking here) at the reception.  And oh my goodness they had CHEESE!  With an American flag proudly protruding from the top.  There was an open coffee bar, too...now that's an idea :)

 

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