Denim & Ropes

Dollar Dollar Bill, Y'All

Did you know George Washington used to grow hemp? This was one of the visuals at the Beijing CHIC show from a brand which made hemp apparel.

Kinda Creepy

Went to the China International Clothing & Accessories Fair in Beijing.  Some crazy booth displays there..

A Man Of..

Wasted Youth, Pt. 12

30 minute delay just cuz..

Airline: China Eastern

Route: Shanghai - Beijing

Delayed flights: 12

Total time spent waiting: 14 hours

My Hood - The Cleaner

Ever seen that show on Discovery Channel called Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe?  Well, I think this job would be right up there with the worst of them.

Most of the old lane houses in my area do not have plumbing.  You've heard that term, "..not even a pot to p*ss in."?  See that wooden bucket and that white and orange pot?  Yep.  These are those pots.  That's what people do their number 1's and 2's in.  And every morning, they need to be emptied and cleaned.  This old lady comes around to your house to collect your pot, cleans them out, and brings them back to you.

There must be a communal dumping point somewhere (luckily I've never seen it), but a side note: try to avoid walking on the road near the curb, because sometimes I see them scrubbing out these pots in the gutter.  So unless you don't mind walking through toilet water, stay on the sidewalk.

Chillin'

Not Built For Comfort..

Well, I guess if you wanted to be a suicide bomber, this would be the way to do it.  Where do you sit though??

Don't Worry, Be Happy

As chipper as could be, this guy had a huge smile on his face - like he'd just had sex for the first time.  Completely oblivious to the rest of the world, he walked along with his portable dvd player in hand. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see what he was watching, as he was practically on the verge of tap dancing down the street.

Life In The Not So Fast Lane

This is a typical entrance to a row of lane houses. People who live here share a common outdoor area, where they park their bikes, prepare food, and do their washing.

My Hood - The Noodle Stand

Al fresco dining, China style.  I don't think it could possibly get any dirtier.  But I have to admit, the noodles do look really good every time I walk by..

Beauty Is A Dream That Fades..

This mannequin reminds of the B grade model whose career highlight was a print ad for Lady Stetson perfume, but is now past her prime and relegated to photo shoots for the Tan Jay line in Sears catalogues..

I can't even figure out what they're selling here - half a jacket??