I bumped into a classmate from China at the train station just now, one that I usually avoid talking to. I sat next to him; we both took out our ‘MX’s and started to read. The only difference was that he had a pen out, and was underlining all the words he didn’t understand. I don’t know why, but that left such a profound impression on me.. It made me realize that I take for granted that the simple things, such as reading a tabloid while waiting for the train are so difficult for someone like him. It didn’t even cross my mind to take out any of my econs, business or behavioral science readings. I guess when you come from a country where a 6 day school week and school hours from six in the morning to ten at night, no workload is too much for you. Reading a tabloid in his second language is probably considered a leisurely activity to him. Ha, that brings back memories of my tutor persuading me to watch Chinese dramas to improve my Chinese, and my ungratefully laughing back in her face. Maybe their eccentricities can be attributed to the stringent culture they are brought up in. And maybe they see us despicable, lazy, spendthrift brats. I guess it all boils down to cultural differences. To think that I skipped four hours of lessons yesterday (I went to school for a three hour English class where we basically surfed the net and googled Tila Tequila and each other BUT that’s a different story) just because I was too lazy to get out of bed, and again today. Gee.
On a lighter note, actually it’s quite serious . . .
MY DAMN PANTS SHRUNK IN THE FREAKIN’ WASH.
The news here makes me laugh
Some headlines:
- Athletes face Viagra ban because it boosts performance on the track
- 64 year old man using a motorized wheelchair on a four lane highway found to have a BAC more than 6 times the legal limit
- Starving fish are eating the great barrier reef that is already weakened by global warming