Beijing Subway Experience!

I am composing this message as I am rocking back and forth on board of a crowded subway train in Beijing.

As I happen to be heading towards a suburb that is 40 minutes away from the city center, I also happen to appear to be the only foreigner on board!

In every direction I look, I see passengers thumbing notes on their cell phones, and I couldn't help thinking to myself, how long has it been since humans started using their thumbs with such dexterity?

I look around again, and this time I can't help thinking: Are they writing a similar message about this foreigner who is merrily thumbing along a note on his phone!

Hani Badawi

December 17, 2011