Moviestar
(potp: law-abiding locals, click picture to enhance otherwise you won't be able to read it, I guess)INCENSE
Hello everybody!
This time, the picture of the post has been taken in one of the local parks, 2 weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon. I was just walking leisurely around when I realized a strong smell originating somewhere further up (this park..forgot the name..had a little hill right in the middle). As I closed up, I saw some kind of open building..basically a roof, standing on 4 pillars. A group of maybe 10 Indians were having sort of a religious gathering there, some sitting cross-legged on the floor, some walking around with books in their hands. They did not really take notice of me..I felt like a being from another solar system anyways..Their beautilfully colored clothings deeply impressed me. There are about 10% Indians in this country I guess, and this was the first time I've seen a family gathering (or whatever it was). I did not dare to disturb them or take a photo, but had to smile when I realized the depicted official sign, which basically prohibits EVERYTHING what was going on that moment. Well, the locals seem to be rebellious, after all...
BEING A STAR
No matter what the response might be, I have to tell you about this. I just hope that I find the right words..
Well, 2 hours ago I had a dinner on my own in a Thai restaurant, which was situated in my Condominium (no, not 'Condom'! It's just an expression for a way of living here, basically a name for a housing area..don't spread the word that I moved right into the red light district ;-)). It was actually a long day in the office. I have been tired (there was some dancing the night before in one the better clubs, called 'Insomnia'..what a wonderful name), so I went home relatively early. I am generelly a tad lazy when it comes to shaving, so I already had a 4-days beard (no problem in the office; looks still ok with some nice trousers and a decent shirt). So tired and a bit neglected as I felt, I opened the door and went into this restaurant. Suddenly, the 3 female waitresses started giggling and whispering as I sat down on one of the tables. One waitress approached me and gave me the menu. She hesitated for a moment then leaned over to me and said blushingly: 'You look like a moviestar'...said it and hurried away to the save haven of her collegues, leaving me with a questioning face and knitted brows. I ordered the soup of day and some spicy seafood, said thank you in chinese and began to eat..but I could not really focus, since everytime I lifted my head to look around, the restaurant staff observed me and started smiling from the distance...
Well, that night I ended up with 3 wonderful Chinese waitresses in my bedroom...
DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO ME
I'm just KIDDING. So, why the hell am I writing all this arrogant and bragging stuff? It is just because I am asking myself the same question over and over again. Being a Caucasian alone in this country gives you an overall advantage, which makes me feel weird (I said this already earlier); I was told that even Singapore Airlines treats Asians and Caucasians significantly different some times (don't sue me, please! I'm just a student). Of course, a part of the friendliness (especially in stores) stems from the fact that most foreigners are tourists with heavy wallets and therefore a good target..this is business and understandable for me. But that does not explain, why on earth Caucasians (oh my, how shall I put this..) also seem to be generally interesting in a romantic way. Of course, I might be wrong, but this is at least my personal impression...I am just honest here and would really like to hear your opinions about this.
BEAUTIFUL?
I know (and also read about this in an article) that in the beginning of their journeys, many Caucasians generally experience the problem of remembering Asian faces, because their mind is mainly trained for Western faces so far (So sorry, Ashley!), but this unfamiliarity does not result in the impression that most Asians look beautiful to us. On the contrary, our view of a beautiful Asian seems to be sometimes 'distorted'. My friend Michelle (Chinese heritage) told me this, since she had realized earlier that she and another German hardly ever agreed on who's pretty or not.
This is by no means a derogative expression towards Asians. I love the mentality and friendliness of the people here, and I apologize if anybody feels hurt by my writing..this is definitely not my intention. But I just have to wonder why it so immensily special to have a date with a Caucasian (as if this fact alone matters). I would just like to find out where this different 'concept of beauty' (in case it exists at all) comes from. I hope anybody could follow my weird thoughts..I would be really happy about any helpful comments!
Good night,
Maik
Hello everybody!
This time, the picture of the post has been taken in one of the local parks, 2 weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon. I was just walking leisurely around when I realized a strong smell originating somewhere further up (this park..forgot the name..had a little hill right in the middle). As I closed up, I saw some kind of open building..basically a roof, standing on 4 pillars. A group of maybe 10 Indians were having sort of a religious gathering there, some sitting cross-legged on the floor, some walking around with books in their hands. They did not really take notice of me..I felt like a being from another solar system anyways..Their beautilfully colored clothings deeply impressed me. There are about 10% Indians in this country I guess, and this was the first time I've seen a family gathering (or whatever it was). I did not dare to disturb them or take a photo, but had to smile when I realized the depicted official sign, which basically prohibits EVERYTHING what was going on that moment. Well, the locals seem to be rebellious, after all...
BEING A STAR
No matter what the response might be, I have to tell you about this. I just hope that I find the right words..
Well, 2 hours ago I had a dinner on my own in a Thai restaurant, which was situated in my Condominium (no, not 'Condom'! It's just an expression for a way of living here, basically a name for a housing area..don't spread the word that I moved right into the red light district ;-)). It was actually a long day in the office. I have been tired (there was some dancing the night before in one the better clubs, called 'Insomnia'..what a wonderful name), so I went home relatively early. I am generelly a tad lazy when it comes to shaving, so I already had a 4-days beard (no problem in the office; looks still ok with some nice trousers and a decent shirt). So tired and a bit neglected as I felt, I opened the door and went into this restaurant. Suddenly, the 3 female waitresses started giggling and whispering as I sat down on one of the tables. One waitress approached me and gave me the menu. She hesitated for a moment then leaned over to me and said blushingly: 'You look like a moviestar'...said it and hurried away to the save haven of her collegues, leaving me with a questioning face and knitted brows. I ordered the soup of day and some spicy seafood, said thank you in chinese and began to eat..but I could not really focus, since everytime I lifted my head to look around, the restaurant staff observed me and started smiling from the distance...
Well, that night I ended up with 3 wonderful Chinese waitresses in my bedroom...
DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO ME
I'm just KIDDING. So, why the hell am I writing all this arrogant and bragging stuff? It is just because I am asking myself the same question over and over again. Being a Caucasian alone in this country gives you an overall advantage, which makes me feel weird (I said this already earlier); I was told that even Singapore Airlines treats Asians and Caucasians significantly different some times (don't sue me, please! I'm just a student). Of course, a part of the friendliness (especially in stores) stems from the fact that most foreigners are tourists with heavy wallets and therefore a good target..this is business and understandable for me. But that does not explain, why on earth Caucasians (oh my, how shall I put this..) also seem to be generally interesting in a romantic way. Of course, I might be wrong, but this is at least my personal impression...I am just honest here and would really like to hear your opinions about this.
BEAUTIFUL?
I know (and also read about this in an article) that in the beginning of their journeys, many Caucasians generally experience the problem of remembering Asian faces, because their mind is mainly trained for Western faces so far (So sorry, Ashley!), but this unfamiliarity does not result in the impression that most Asians look beautiful to us. On the contrary, our view of a beautiful Asian seems to be sometimes 'distorted'. My friend Michelle (Chinese heritage) told me this, since she had realized earlier that she and another German hardly ever agreed on who's pretty or not.
This is by no means a derogative expression towards Asians. I love the mentality and friendliness of the people here, and I apologize if anybody feels hurt by my writing..this is definitely not my intention. But I just have to wonder why it so immensily special to have a date with a Caucasian (as if this fact alone matters). I would just like to find out where this different 'concept of beauty' (in case it exists at all) comes from. I hope anybody could follow my weird thoughts..I would be really happy about any helpful comments!
Good night,
Maik
posted by Maik at
10/06/2005 08:18:00 PM
