Because I have to.

Life is full of decisions. And some decisions, you need to abide by or take advantage of, because you have to. For example, tonight. I am an american, I get few chances here in China to adequately express my patriotism. I need to speak in euphemisms that require at least a 3 second lag if I want to criticize the government or talk about my secrets (just in case I run for office). Tonight that moment was when John Denver's "Country Road" came on the loudspeaker. I didn't want to dance tonight, but when that song came on, in that moment I felt an energy rush into my spirit and JACK ME UP!!

Life is full of other decisions like this, where you take advantage of opportunities or decisions because you simply have to. I got a job. It is quite easy to fathom this, but quite hard to fathom that I absolutely won't be coming back for a long time. At this point the minimum is 6 months. My new job should take me through my current visa and require me to extend for another 3 months. That being said, the job is good. I will be working for the Chinese branch of GroupOn "gaopeng.com", (order from the US!!). My goal is to in a few weeks be regularly touring smaller Chinese cities opening offices but we will see how the situation works itself out. Sad to say, but I will not be able to attend class anymore. In the past few days alone, I have noticed a considerable improvement in my chinaspeak. THere is nothing more satisfying, except for a redskins win, and I hope to celebrate next year with JOSH TOM (he might be showingup on a regular basis here in china next year, but that is his blog post.

So my only meaning is relaly to tell you that things happen. Life is 50% happiness and 50% pain. At least that's what a few good friends and a lot of Chinese people agree with. The great part is that I do what I want and have always wanted, but the sad part is that it comes at the cost of my life. Right now my life is about to change...why? Because it has to. There are certain people I may seee this weekend for the last time, but I will not forget them.
why? because they are awesoem.

Booyaa.