The time has come to “revive” this thing. Although I should have never let it go quiet. For now, posting something simple and illustrative; the serious post ideas are going to be staying in Drafts a little while longer…
But there does not need to be a particular topic in mind in order for me to talk about the exceptional place known as Maoxian. I will use any reason to revisit this place physically and mentally as often as possible. The following pictures are from a few different parts of Maoxian, depicting moments primarily illuminated by natural light. Yes, quite a few mountain shots.
Almost certainly I am including here a couple of photos I have shown before — an unavoidable tragedy — it was bound to happen. I wish I could say my pictures are just that good.
In other news, if you made it this far, I am pleased to share that I am once again living in Brooklyn, New York. In truth, I am using the fine print in this post to share my little life-update. Having been back at full-time work for nearly a year (although I only relocated earlier this month), my schedule has changed considerably. But the project goes on.
That doesn’t mean I know the direction of things as I work through the parts. When I hit the “new post” button in this instance, I did not have anything substantial in mind I really felt like writing about… naturally then, it is time to compare Maoxian and New York. There is no logical reason to, except that I choose to. These are the places where my mind is. Or perhaps I just want to vent about the cost of the things upon returning to New York. Go anywhere to buy anything, and promptly feel your eyes widen when you see the price.
A full and tasty bowl of noodles:
Maoxian ~ $2-3
NYC ~ $15-20
A neat, handcrafted accessory (such as a belt or small trinket):
Maoxian ~ $1-5
NYC ~ $15-50
A cab ride from the train station or the airport:
Maoxian ~ $2-8
NYC ~ $100+
Okay. I know it is not at all an apt or fair comparison. Not only are these numbers the ones I imagine in my head, but NYC is better compared to Shanghai or Hong Kong. But Maoxian and NYC are two of my favorite places in the world, so I am going to be the one person that does the comparison.
There is one major issue I have with Maoxian though. I cannot buy a hat with the name on it. Not even in its own shopping district. I’d have to get one custom made I guess. Since apparently, the hats in Maoxian all must say Colorado, LA… or New York on them.
Thank you very much for looking.
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