The Strangest Club on Earth

My experiences with clubs in China have all been memorable ones. Last weekend I went to one that really took the cake though. On the outside it is covered with stained glass windows with religious scenes making it appear to be a church or something. This of course seems a bit odd when entering a bar but this just intrigued me more so I forged ahead. Inside the building has been decorated in such a way that it looks like it's straight out of "The Golden Compass". This is augmented by the 1:1 staff to customer ratio wherein the staff are dressed up in costumes that make them look like Oompa Loompas from Charlie and the Chooclate Factory. Topping off the entry is an actual, honest-to-goodness Chinese midget. Wow. I just wonder what the designer was going for, you know? What possible theme covers midgets, God and childrens stories? And if this theme actually exists, does it really attract the demographic that wants to go out drinking on a weekend?

(CS Lewis being the obvious answer, I suppose, but I highly doubt that he resonates with the Chinese or with drinkers)

Tales from a Canadian

I'm looking for a hockey party but there's not much to pick from in Jilin on a Monday night. I awoke painfully early this morning and took in the gold medal hockey final. Without a doubt, one of the best games of hockey that I've ever seen, even without the drama. Wow. I paraded around school all day telling everyone repeatedly about the win, they think I'm crazy. They're right. Watching Crosby score that goal was pure euphoria...Go Canada!

On a whole, I didn't get to watch as much of the Games as I would have liked but by following along online I am very proud to be Canadian. It's an amazing feeling to be on the other side of the world watching your country throw a huge party. I am a believer in the power of the Games!