China 7 months: Leaving Party 2

Every Friday almost the whole school goes out in there individual cliques. As their was a duel leaving (Craig and myself) alot of people went to "Caro", a restaurant. The Mantis crew; Seb, Simon and Frank were there, as well as Jeremy, Megan, Hannah, Ori and a number of other students.

I had 2 huge bottles of beer, 2 plates of fried chicken, 2 plates of kung pow chicken and about 70 "meat on a sticks". It was good! Everyone was merry and having a good time and even students from the other academy were there. I ate, like everybody else, like an animal and between us all it came to a grand total of about a one pound each.

Off to karaoke we went. I did the mandatory drunk Michael thing and again carried Hannah into the Karaoke place. This time the room was filled to the brim with Lawoi. Already drunk and singing away. Sang Faith by Limp Bizkit with Jeremy but this time I moshed hard and screamed more. Swinged danced with Megan again. The crowd seemed to be impressed as we were given applause. But I was not as drunk as before and so realised I was stepping on her feet a lot. Not as good as I thought. In my inebriated head I thought I was a cross between Patrick Swayze and John Travolta. Thanks Megan for not mentioning it. Though at one point she did stand on my feet while we danced so as to protect hers.

Later when the crowds had left and there were only about 5 or 6 of us, Hannah gave a little speech about me leaving. I can't really remember the words but I do remember the sentiment and my appreciation of it at the time. Thank you Hannah.

Shaolin students "letting their hair down".

Megan and I trying to choose a song to sing

I think about 2am Jeremy, megan and I decided to call it a night and said goodbye to the hardcore crew of Karaoke Militia in which Welshy seemed to be the leader, fyi named that as he is from Wales.

Carried Megan to the taxi in the pouring rain. I could of slipped but my Mantis stance training and the fact I'm a bit of Ninja made sure I didn't. The night was great and I would like to give a big thank you to "James the Aristocrat" for paying for the karaoke bill. I tip my virtual reality top hat to you oh kind sir.

It's thanks and recognition time. Thanks to the Mantis crew: Sauded Seb, Mad Franky Fredericks and Psycho Singing Simon. Thanks to Seb for getting me through the repetitive forms training and generally being a good guy. Franky for being some one to bounce my crazy side off and being very enthusiastic about his training. Simon for simply being a psycho and singing. All are great guys.

Frankie

Seb

Thanks to Ninja Matt and Dangerous Dave for introducing me to Ninjitsu.

Thanks to Jeremy, Hannah, Meagan and Ori.

Jeremy for being a cool looking arian version of John Travolta and having a typical Hollywood smile with a cool laid back southern American accent. If he does not make it as a kung fu master he should head for Hollywood. Also for being a great guy.


Hannah for being a good conversationalist, an interesting character and a having a kind heart.


I spent more time with Megan than anyone when outside of training. So I would like to thank her for keeping me company, our interesting conversations, making me laugh and being a beautiful person.


Ori for being a good friend and a fantastic room mate.

Good thoughts for you all are heading your way.


Trust in God and Tie Your Camel Up (Sufi saying)

Michael