Lists

(Emily)

I found the answers to two question that had been bothering me:

1. Question: How could you possibly slice a fish into perfectly even cubes while leaving the flesh attached to the skin and then get rid of all of the internal organs?
   Answer: You turn the fish inside out before you cook it.
2. Question: Why do the Chinese set off fireworks all the time?
   Answer: Because they can. Apparently fireworks aren't just for New Years or other holidays--you can set them off when you get married or at the launch of a new business.

I also met two students with very interesting names:

1. a girl named Sprinkle
2. a boy named Channel

And, I have participated in five physical activities:

1. Ping pong. I thought I was okay until I saw the guys ( and girls) who actually know how to play...these kids spike the ball every time, it's insane.
2. Badminton. The shuttles here have some weight to them, so your arm gets at least a semblance of a workout.
3. Dancing. To Shakira. Very badly.
4. Volleyball. Ouch.
5. Eye exercises! Massages for your eyes! Every day! Genius.

And finally, a non-exhaustive list of new foods:

1. Mango- and orange-flavored Oreos (not sampled--yet)
2. Jellyfish (sampled by accident)
3. Lotus (root, I believe--at any rate, not the flower. Crunchy.)
4. Chicken feet (not happening).
5. Wild pig (how did they catch it? I don't know)
6. Yak meat (no comment--unfavorable reviews from my comrades)
7. Cucumber-flavored Lays Potato Chips (so confusing for the tongue)