Factoid

Interesting fact about me: my cell phone only rings when I am "taking care of business" or in the shower.

Projectile vomiting and doo-doo

I don't know if it's just when I'm around, but conversations I'm involved in inevitably turn to important issues.  You know, the stuff that really matters.  Things like fiber and how important it is to staying regular.  It's also fun to discuss matters of bloody gore and various methods of excrement and their ramifications.

Many people seem turned off by this when these sorts of topics arise during meals.  Something about losing appetites.  It's not always me who brings it up, but I have no problems at all discussing anything while eating.

I think perhaps I just have a stronger constitution or maybe an ability to compartmentalize.  Eating has nothing to do with conversation, especially when it's on such a high intellectual level.  I guess if I was on Heroes my super power would be "unable to be affected by gross topics at dinner table".

Back Jan 15th

I am taking an official hiatus from blogging, at least until January 15th.  That's the date that China Netcom says internet will be back to normal in China.

In case you haven't heard, an earthquake off the coast of Taiwan severed 5 out of 6 undersea fibre optic cables that keep Asia connected with North America.  

In response, there is apparently filtering going on at a government level that gives priority to companies and government offices.  

Result? Internet to sites outside China is slow or unavailable.  Boo.  Looks like I'll have to learn how to read Chinese.