Hollywood Glam
I went to the National Portrait Gallery for the exhibition, "Glamour of the Gods: Hollywood Portraits." Just a few of the faces to grace the walls of the exhibit from the Golden Age (1920-1960) included (but are certainly not limited to) Clark Gable and Joan Crawford (Dancing Lady), Louise Brooks, Loretta Young, and Greta Garbo and John Gilbert (Flesh and the Devil). The vintage photos were classic, romantic, timeless, graceful. Even through the crowds of school children and older people reminiscing, the photos were a wonderful reminder of people and a time who exuded an elegance that is rarely found today. I mean, have we had another Audrey Hepburn?
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Mad Chopstick Ability
The first thing each of my Chinese flatmates asked (separately) was if I need silverware when we went to a Thai Chinese vegetarian buffet. Chopsticks were set out at the table, but forks and knives were available as necessary. I proudly said, actually, it might not be pretty, but I do know how to use chopsticks! Thanks to all my friends who LOVE sushi I have had quite a bit of practice. Assumptions are hard to bypass but it's amazing what you find out when you sit down and talk to people. Already differences are noted: the time it takes to prepare dinner (East vs. West), American vs. British accents (apparently I am hard to understand sometimes!), and the knowledge of chopsticks. It's going to be a very interesting year living with my flatmates and learning about life from a totally different perspective.
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