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| "I mean, it's good. But I don't know if I'd say it's great." |
I recently moved to China, and being the obsessive-compulsive misanthrope that I am, I had plenty of time to research before making the big move. Nevertheless, there are some things you just can’t prepare yourself for, including:
1) Everyone thinks you’re a freak.
Not the people back home – they already knew you were a freak long before you decided to sell your car and go gallivanting across other continents. No, I’m talking about the strangers who grab your grocery cart to examine the contents or the children who pick at your skin to see if the color rubs off.
2) Food is a test of faith.
From soy sauce made out of human hair to arsenic-laced cat stew, eating in China defies even the bravest of palates. Seriously, bring a jar of peanut butter.
3) It’s lonely. Like, REALLY lonely.
You bought your ticket, invested in khaki, and even wrote a touching farewell note on Facebook. You’re ready to go, right? Not so fast, Kerouac. Consider setting up weekly Skype dates with family members and best friend. In the very least, it’ll put your mom’s mind at ease – and isn’t that the most important thing of all?
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