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I just realized that I have never watched an entire series in Chinese. Let me go remedy that (I'm watching "Magicians of Love" right now, about... a beauty parlor?)

The show has been on my computer for ages now, but I've put off watching it because I'm not very fluent in Chinese, so I'd have to rely on subs, which means that I'd need to concentrate on what I'm watching instead of multi-tasking the way I usually do when I'm watching a show in English.

However, I've just discovered that I understand Chinese better than I give myself credit for. Unlike with Japanese shows, I'm not relying strictly on the subs. This tickles me.

Current Mood: curious

I don't know how to cook, and starving while I'm in China doesn't appeal to me so I decided it was time to learn. Two nights ago, I learned to mash potatoes (note that I didn't say cook potatoes). Potatoes + butter + milk, dash of salt, some wrist action, and I have a side dish!

Then yesterday I learned how to cook scrambled eggs. (eggs + milk + salt + pepper + more wrist action). Too late, I realized I wanted to have a cheese omelet -- the egg had already been cooked, so I grated a block of cheese over the scrambled eggs, and it turned out mildly pretty. Added toast, a bit of ketchup, and tadaa, breakfast!

I know I still have a lot to learn, but I was satisfied that I at least wouldn't grow sick on just instant noodles and takeout. Then I realized that I didn't know how to cook instant noodles...

This morning, i decided to learn. I now know how to boil water and drain noodles. Isn't it great?