The little things

Sometimes there isn't much to say or post that is not of the frustrating nature, business wise at least. So as thanksgiving has come and gone I am thankful for some of the little things.

1) The remaining people out there that are friendly and allow you to build rapport quickly. Seems like it happens more in the small cities than places like Kunming even though that was not usually the case a few years ago.

2) Ms Chen at the police station. I have had enough dealings with the police over the past few years and Ms Chen is one of the few officers that is cheerful and always willing to help.

3) Taxation with representation. Hard to be thankful for taxes but when a government mysteriously implements a new tax without explanation on small businesses right before Christmas and Chinese New Year wiping out any cash reserves and applies it retro-actively, it is easier to have fondness for taxation the just way.

4) Coffee's addictive nature. It's great that coffee has spurned endless possibilities on how it can be consumed and that I never grow tired of a simple black hot cup of Joe.

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