Tuesday, November 14, 2006

ice cream in Beijing's Nov. Winter....... Current mood: okay Being that I recently started my 'intense' or basically just all day studying, the workload has become a tad bit overwhelming at times and the usual resorts would be smoking or a glass of wine, but neither of that is possible here. Smoking for obvious reasons... and wine? while studying? need I mention more? So instead... the creamy semisweet cone comes to the rescue. I am once again seduced by the luscious texture of the McDonald's vanilla cone. It's miraculous how the flavor and texture here is exactly the same as the states... even millions of miles away, the Leaders of McDonald's manages to maintain their worldly consistency, can't say the same for the rest of the food... It, in actuality is Better than the states, same goes for KFC! Isn't that something?! Started in the states, improved in China... this also seems to be the case for mass production of products ranging from agriculture to technology to nuclear energy parts... China does have the US at the tip of their toes... creeping up slowing to snatch the Tridant and become world power... ok, so I exagerated a bit up there...but as soon as China improves the rural living standards to match those in the city... the rest will fall into place. (keep in mind this is a very generalized perspective) With all the events China's holding worldwide, it really seems as if they're trying desparately to catch up with the times, in another words, make up for lost time; ie: WTO deal w/ New Zealand, Sino-African Summit, nuclear energy in Germany, Sino-Russian year, etc.... it is surprising... Aside from my economic ramblings... I am fearful that my studying is inadequate, and I may not reach the goal I'm aiming for... but with pressure comes doubt...then fear... then meltdown... and that is just a BAD positive reaction. I need to allocate, but then comes the fear of what if i can't complete in 1 day what I've allocated... I guess, this in itself is a downhill cycle already, One I Need to stop.... Happy note, I worked out today. That might be a good thing to add to my daily routine, help me relax, shake off the tension. Perk: gym w/ mirror wall to myself... :P Droopy note: 2 McD cones in a row i might add yesterday... 1 today... how much weight will I be gaining? ........ only stress and time can tell... scary... *shudders*