BluesChick

But I basically only cook BBQs, lol. I can do a lot of things, both Brazilian and Spanish. However, the cleaning after it is so ridiculously annoying that I end up never cooking. But yesterday I was really bored and my girl asked quite nicely! I can teach you if you can do chemistry you can cook! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It's all nonsense....Everybody knows that the best player in history is Roda Antar! Ahhhhhhhh, they've corrupted you too LOL Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'm Batistuta. Batigol will forever reign as king. Good lord, would y'all quit throwing your stuff around and get back on topic! LOL <3u Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Hahahaha, tell that to my neighbour, she was the one who said I needed to cook something for her! Mr manly virgin here cant bake some rain cakes cause that is gay... Never underestimate how sexy it is that a man can cook especially when it it involves something other than a BBQ! Some of my favorite days are when my husband makes me breakfast in bed! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

HAHA, yes. I got a bit bored of CFC_Lucas so thought I would change it I so can't keep up! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Good Lord, did you change your name because I swear I don't recognize it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Wow I think that's a record for me! Thanks DDA and Rmpr <3 Nish and Ankit for me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

The picture thing is just creepy, imo. I've never heard anywhere where that is acceptable. There aren't many western people living in China? Mine too! Unfortunately, not a lot we can do to stop it. We do make sure they know we are aware they are trying to get a picture and MacKenzie will often hide behind one of us or turn her head so they only get the back of her head. Depends on the city. Shanghai has about 175,000 expats (I think that is what I read) in a city of 26 Million. But that number includes all expats not just westerners. It is not usually a problem in the neighborhoods near our house because our neighbors know us and look out for us. the touristy areas are worse because you have people from outside Shanghai who are not used to Westerners. In the smaller cities, like Xi'an, we really stand out. It was really bad there because we traveled with friends who are African-American! Talk about a combination guaranteed to attract attention! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I guess it depends on the culture. Here touching kids faces is normal (from relatives and acquaintances, not strangers) but certainly not pictures. A stranger taking pictures of a girl would probably end in a huge fight that would likely include gunfire It is culturally acceptable for older people to touch children's faces here. In the US, it is normal for family and close acquaintances as well. The picture thing is bizarre but happens all the time. For some I think it may possibly be that it is the first time they have ever seen a blond haired blue eyed person. We were actually warned it would happen thank goodness. However we do not allow her to go any where unescorted if she is not with family or friends she is with our driver. Our driver treats her as if she was his daughter or niece. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Do they even ask before touching her or do they just come and do it? I remember when I was a child I HATED that everyone meeting me would grab my cheeks (because I had big cheeks). Even though they were acquaintaces of my parents or family even, it didn't make it any better. I can only imagine it is worse with total strangers. Most don't ask because they assume we cannot speak Mandarin. Some will tell her she is very beautiful "hen piaoliang" but no they don't ask to touch her. She has gotten very adept at backing away before they can touch her. And she has learned to tell them she would rather not have them touch her, politely of course It is amazing that adults forget that what it was like to be a kid and how awkward these thing are! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

@ankit, I am not going anywhere promise @Dion, it is really freaky they way they are about the photos. We have had people ask to have their phot with one or all of us, stand casually near us so their friend can snap a photo, my son was followed around a museum by a group of teenage girls (maybe not so bad for him but all they would do is giggle and stare!), people using telephoto lenses to get pictures (creepy), etc. The weirdest ones are the ones that reach out to touch MacKenzie's hair or face. The old people I understand it is a cultural thing that they touch children's faces but young women touching her is odd. It is as if they think their hair or skin will benefit by touching hers! So, I have had my slice of life as a celebrity and can say it is bizarre and makes you feel lie an exhibit at a freak show! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Tx, you are definitely one of a kind Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Well tbf, you were obviously taking photos of him as well Oh, yes! We make sure they know we are aware they are sneaking pictures (about 10-20 today) of her! She gets a lot of attention because she has long blonde hair and blue eyes. Chinese people are fascinate by her. It creeps her out sometimes, especially when they try to touch her hair or face. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It was meant as a figure of speech ... As in: I am too old for that shit :-) You and me both which is why I avoid those posts! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

So we went to lunch to day and had this guy taking pictures of my daughter while we were there. Ugh, it is rather creepy. You can see him in the bushes in the photo! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It is one of those injuries that is the result of a series of other things...it was like a ball rolling downhill gaining momentum! The doctor said the root cause is that I have a bone by the ball of my big toe that is too short. As a result I have altered the way I walk and my big toe has actually turned to compensate. Which caused pain on the right inside. To avoid the pain I twisted my foot to the outside straining the ligaments to do it causing more pain! So literally, I have done this to myself! Hopefully, with the inserts for my shoes and physio it will correct itself and help my knee problems! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

But most days Blueschick just goes like: I can't even see the picture because of my crappy Internet and I am still afraid lol Honestly, I though I have cut back on my sweets and alcohol since I came back from the US. The cost of the wine just makes denying myself my favorite vice a little easier! I need to lose about 10 kg and empty calories were the first to go. Of course, finding out that I have a strained ligament in my ankle is not fitting in with my plans to exercise more:( Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Issues are somthing to talk about haha. I'm just a bit sillt. The other day I got a coupon for wine. So I bought 21 bottles for AUD$70.00. Nice, wine is ridiculously expensive here because anything decent is imported and taxed 20 to 50%! It is enough to make me stop drinking some days! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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Depends on how you like your coffee they make fancy coffees and coffee drinks that are great, my husband (the coffee expert in our house) finds their coffee to be acidic so he gets the soy latte to balance it out. I am a tea drinker so I am glad our is better at teas (I live in China), but sad they don't have more local teas (pur'r, flower teas and blends, green teas). Most are Tazo which aren't Chinese. They do make the best iced shaken lemon (black) tea. It is awful in the US! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I am trying to figure out how my MIL still cannot figure out how to download and save pictures from photo stream and email! I know I have showed her and written step by step instructions down multiple times....even my father who is 10 years older has figured it out on his own! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'm actually even worse Oh no, have you seen a doctor? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Are you feeling better? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I remember the good old days when homework was my only worry ....lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD