Shanghai Loon
Thursday morning I'm flying to Shanghai, China, for a three-day workshop for middle school humanities teachers.
Because I'm a neurotic spaz, I am worried about numerous things. I'm not traveling with Travis, who balances my many neuroses out quite nicely, as he is not remotely crazy. I'm going with my friend and coworker, Steve, who-like Travis-is also not crazy. Unfortunately, he isn't used to dealing with Loony Travel Fun Erin. Poor Steve.
Of the many things I am worried about, this one is particularly bothersome: I have a tattoo on my right foot, a small Chinese character that allegedly means "forgiven." What if it doesn't? What if it means "moron" or "clueless white girl" or something completely random like "sock toaster cheese truck"? When I got a Chinese character tattooed on my foot I never figured I'd be going to China.
I think I'm going to wear a band-aid on my foot the whole time.
I'm definitely a little crazy.
Because I'm a neurotic spaz, I am worried about numerous things. I'm not traveling with Travis, who balances my many neuroses out quite nicely, as he is not remotely crazy. I'm going with my friend and coworker, Steve, who-like Travis-is also not crazy. Unfortunately, he isn't used to dealing with Loony Travel Fun Erin. Poor Steve.
Of the many things I am worried about, this one is particularly bothersome: I have a tattoo on my right foot, a small Chinese character that allegedly means "forgiven." What if it doesn't? What if it means "moron" or "clueless white girl" or something completely random like "sock toaster cheese truck"? When I got a Chinese character tattooed on my foot I never figured I'd be going to China.
I think I'm going to wear a band-aid on my foot the whole time.
I'm definitely a little crazy.
posted by Erin @ 7:21 AM
3 Comments:
At Tuesday, October 24, 2006 4:32:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
As someone who has been to China, they won't notice your toes. They will instead be in awe of you height, pale skin, and general amazing caucasian-ness. Just ask Leah Harmon - she was worshipped there.
At Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:09:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
I spent 3 weeks in Shanghai, China while in college. Don't drink the water. Also, you will be hounded by cute chinese people wanting to touch you and take your picture because you are a tall, blonde american woman, and I agree with the above comment that you will be worshiped. Just get ready for the stares from people.
At Friday, October 27, 2006 6:12:00 AM,
Anonymous said…
I suggest a spiderman bandaid, or perhaps a princess one. That would be a lot less noticeable than a tatoo, for sure!
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