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Let me first preface this entry by saying, I like living here. Simply put, China has a lot to offer and I will never forget her genorosity to me. That being said, there are also times when the saying, "you can't live with her and you can't live without her" has never made more sense. Better yet, "you can't live with her and you can't kill her" downright makes my heart hurt on account of how accurately it describes my once-in-a-while feelings towards China. >_<>
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I am just figuring out that I'm supposed to respond to comments in this manner for this medium. Perhaps I have a little brain damage myself. *sigh*
John wasn't there in that particular instance, but he has been privy to situations like this over and over, which are starting to wear on him. Learning the most effective way to bend to cultural differences is probably the hardest part of moving to a different country (thoughts, Nanette?). That is, changing things by force is obviously ineffective. So, the question becomes, how does one accomplish goals without forgoing the desired results and avoiding all the interim BS?
In any case, thanks for all the comments and support!!
this is too funny. it is exhausting. people do have brain damage and there is no rhyme or reason to their insanity! i'm with you jen. i just chalk it up as a lesson in patience, and accept that i will almost never get what i really want here. i have actually stopped wanting. it's just easier that way. you are so cute. i'm going to go get a sprite (or whatever they give me) now:)
nette in burkina
WELCOME TO THE WORLD- JT,JEN & NET JUST HAD AN EXPERIENCE THAT MAYBE HAPPENED ONLY BECAUSE YOU ALL ARE WHITE AMERICANS. THE REST OF THE WORLD ARE JEALOUS OF YOU & WANT TO MAKE THINGS DIFFICULT BECAUSE YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE & FOR NO OTHER REASON. I SPEAK FROM PAST ENCOUNTERS AS I TRAVELLED ALL OVER THE WORLD. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS "GOV'T ISSUE" (GI) BUT I WITNESS THE SAME TREATMENT FOR ANY AMERICAN. DON'T FORGET-YOU ARE THE ENVY OF THE WORLD. WE DIDN'T GET THAT WAY BY TAKING CRAP FROM ANYONE. MANY PEOPLES WANT TO SEE HOW FAR THEY CAN PUSH US AROUND. JUST 1 GI'S OPINION.
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