Comments for Peering into the Precipice

Comment on How steady is the ship? by Tim

Tim — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:58:08 +0000

Good advice, it doesn’t matter where you are from but just to seize the moment and shake it up. I’m just glad I come from a culture that doesn’t stigmatise ‘sticking-out’ from the crowd by doing something so random as defying a system.

Comment on How steady is the ship? by The Hao Hao Report

The Hao Hao Report — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:45:41 +0000

How steady is the ship?…

An interesting look at China’s upper class, their relentless pursuit of money, and how they may have overlooked the finer things. When all is said and done, are you missing out on all the fun?…

Comment on How steady is the ship? by Pandapassport

Pandapassport — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:39:37 +0000

I agree. Damn good post.

If money is your sole guide you’re bound to get lost.

Most Chinese people definitely need to f*ck around more. Most of my Chinese friends are great people, but pretty straight-laced — and usually not very surprising or spontaneous.

I have yet to hear any of my Chinese friends fart.

Comment on Easy Come, Easy Go… Oldest Story in the World by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:49:52 +0000

Hey man,
My name is Kevin and I just recently got accepted to a teach abroad program in Shenzhen. I am wondering if you have run into anyone who got places through http://www.chinaprogram.org? any info you would be able to help me with would be amazing.

Thanks
Kevin

Comment on How steady is the ship? by Easy Come, Easy Go… Oldest Story in the World at Peering into the Precipice

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:43:28 +0000

[...] To follow up my previous post. [...]

Comment on How steady is the ship? by Dulang

Dulang — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:46:37 +0000

This is a really great post and I am very surprised that nobody else has commented yet. I have also experienced many of the same thoughts and feelings as you have about this. Chinese always saying how colorful my life is and how much they envy me. I can only give the same response as you. JUST DO IT! Until these people stop thinking money equals success they will just continue to waste their lives. It’s a damn shame.

Comment on A Last Chance at First Impressions by toby

toby — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:19:00 +0000

hi brian,

i am glad you can impress people with your skateboarding skills over there. sounds very exciting and growing, good old china. people look funny though, just kidding, that’s us germans.

will be follwing your reports, all sounds very interesting and when you’re fed up with food, language etc., just come over to teach in germany.

have fun man

toby

Comment on A Last Chance at First Impressions by your boy lukens

your boy lukens — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:04:45 +0000

you are making a good case BJ.

Comment on A Last Chance at First Impressions by Evan

Evan — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:48:19 +0000

It's good to see that you're settling into Shenzhen--it's hardly the easiest place in China to feel at home. I'm interesting to know if you've decided that, â€˜Well that guy didnâ€™t know shit!â€™ There are countless dimensions to China that shift and alter one's perceptions of both the culture and its people. There are some things that must be done (e.g. last class truck/bus/train travel) to gain a truer rapport with the people, and there are some things that should be avoided at all costs (e.g. KTV) as they can be highly dangerous to ones health. I'll be interested to read which paths you choose, and where they take you.