China 7 months: Leaving Party n.o 1

1st leaving party



As i am leaving Jeremy, Megan, Hannah and I went out to Muping for some market food. I like the market food in Muping and I'm slowly getting used the over crowded roads full of staring Chinese, bikes, motor bikes and cars. The smell of burnt cooking fat wafting through the air definitely lets you know where you are. Their are market stores selling fruit, useless pieces pf tack, food vendors cooking noodles, meat, pastries and sometimes insects.



As we sat down we were greeted by the mandatory smiles, stares and pointing at of us, the "white devils" by the locals and unexpenctantly a welcomed cool late afternoon breeze. Which was much needed as it has been sweltering lately.



We ordered noodles and I think octopus and meat for Jeremy and I, but mostly for me. As I was leaving we decided to have a jug of beer. It tasted good and must of cost about 40p a jug.



About four jugs later we walked gingerly to the next street to play some street pool. It's great. The pool cues need new tips and the tables are wonky. We played pool on the street, drank some beers and ate some chocolate. Two bottles later we decided it was time to leave for some karaoke. We staggered to the taxi. Went a few minutes down the road and we were there. When I start carrying people I know I'm a little tipsy. So I carried Hannah into the Karaoke place, slurred some unintelligible nonsense at the woman at the desk and was duly pointed into the direction of the karaoke room. The Chinese there are used to Lawoi (foreigners), as the guys from the academy frequent it quite a bit.



The room was huge. A smiling china man brought in a crate of beer and left promptly. The room was too big for us four so megan, bolstered by her alcohol consumption went looking for a room we could occupy with some Chinese. I knew this was not going to be a problem as she is white, blonde and has blue eyes and it's mostly Chinese men that karaoke. We went next door where there were about 10 Chinese guys and 1 woman, drunk and having a good time. As expected they were very happy to have four Lawoi in the room especially as two were white, blonde females. A few beers later my top was off and I'm jumping, megan is dancing, Hannah is chatting and Jeremy is chilling, it's all good. They sang one song and we sang another. At the end of each song a score is given, so it was good fun. We even got some rock/metal in their with Song 2 from Blur and Faith by Limp Bizkit. Which I loved. It was a really good party atmosphere. My next memory was of an irate guy smashing a bottle, then the same dude holding onto Megan a little to inappropriately. So I grabbed Megan said she was with me. The next thing I know our cab driver said we should leave, so we did with this idiot not knowing when he has no chance still pestering Megan. This is when I started running through my Mantis lessons and wondering which move I should use to take this fool out. We got to the cab and for some reason the cab driver would not move. So this idiot was still bothering Megan through the window. He wasn't being nasty, more of a nuicance. But still I had selected hammer fist to the left temple if he continued. Running through my head was the wondering thought of how much it would cost to get myself out of trouble with the police if this goes down. I would have to take him out plus his mates. Anyway we all shouted at the cab driver and he got the hint and moved. After we chilled it was the decision on where to go to next.



It was decided that Ali Babas would be the place. It's a pool place with a bar and dance area. Again I carried someone into the place but I can't remember who. Straight to the dance floor. I start jumping around like an E user on a mission with Megan and Jeremy. Hannah takes a seat and chills. I know I had some more beers and I believe these are the order of the events that occurred. Feeling good, and confident in my dancing abilities and the shameful fact that I watched every episode of Strictly Come Dancing, I felt it was my chance to step things up a notch. So I attempted some swing dancing moves with Megan. They felt great and I'm sure they looked brilliant. I'm just glad I was able to throw Megan around and no one getting hurt.



Later that night Jeremey fainted on the dance floor. But he was o.k. I got tearful whilst hugging Hannah as I was missing Yuki. I hate drunks that cry. Chatted nonsense, danced some more, hugged a few people, mounted a few people then I think I carried, at the same time Hannah and Megan to the cab. I'm not sure but definitely someone. Arrived back at the academy at about 5:30. Hugged Megan as it was her idea, went to my room and collapsed on my bed.



I want to thank everyone on that night as it will be a very fond memory for a long time to come.



Peace People



Michael