It's my birthday today (don't ask!).
And I have the best present in the world... I'm back, writing this from a cybercafe in Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Yes, I ended up being trapped in England for five weeks! But I did attain my objectives:
1 -- I legally changed my name, and thus all associated ID's. I am now called Jaydin A. Starr.
2 -- Got a new 10 year biometric passport.
3 -- Started university studies. Legally enrolled and heading to a degree.
4 -- Formally took the Buddhist (Zen) precepts at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey.
5 -- Stopped smoking.
6 -- Have left nothing behind me (i.e. I'm carrying all my possessions in the world).
I've been here nearly a week, Oh, so nice to get back.
Here's a picture I took a couple of days ago. By pure coincidence, I was sitting in a fast-food restaurant when they ran past with the Olympic torch (honestly).
Afterwards there were loads of Chinese people waving Chinese flags, though most of them had been specially driven in from Guangzhou. I took this picture of a girl waving a flag patriotically. I like it because her friend taking a picture of her has a Manchester United shirt on.
I'll try and post more interesting things soon.
