just thinking.... I like China, and I like the way of life ...BUT

the restricted access to other stuff is a pain in the ass

back home, I can and often did get Chinese food (szechuan or cantonese anyways) ..delightful. .... but back home the next day I could have a burger, or a taco, or a greek salad or spaghetti or some samosa.... whatever the hell I wanted, without going way out of my way. phone call or a mile away.

not a BCD .. little contemplation maybe .... big city, versus my city... but , nah.. small town, way better IMHO. just have to plan for them dream foods and go get them ..it can be done.

yes China is quite interesting.

one thing that I just do not get .. of course about money

does that security guard really make 13-1500RMB per month?

him and the thousands and thousands, even millions of others in "low paying" jobs...how do they survive? . where does he/she live, does he have a family?