Garrett’s mom sent us a care package with all the fixens. Beef jerky, chips, candy…. And MAC AND CHEESE!!! I love Mac and Cheese! I think it’s the best invention created by man. We don’t need fancy things or running water. We just need some Macaroni pasta, some cheese powder and a solid cardboard box with step-by-step directions in English! Thank you Kraft and thanks Garrett’s mom for sending us such magnificent pieces of salvation.

Today was amazingly eventful day, especially because I am sick and didn’t expect to do anything. After sleeping for about 13 hours (since I only have Nyquil, I seem to put myself to sleep a lot), I woke up feeling a little better and determined. I had made an appointment to get my hair highlighted earlier in the week, before I knew how sick I would be, I wrangled myself out of bed and pretended to care about how I looked, determined to make my appointment.

About 4 people (with blonde hair) had recommended a place to me in Pudong (which is one side of the river, I am on the other side, Puxi) so I determined it was worth the trip over to have a good-looking head of hair. Garrett was also in desperate need for a haircut, so he tagged along hoping they could squeeze him in. Once we got there he scheduled an appointment for later in the afternoon. (His hair cut would be the equivalent of about 20 dollars, which isn’t bad but Garrett found it outrages since he usually just cuts his own hair in the bathroom.) Sick, and congested we fought the rain and Garrett and I headed out to Pudong.

I had been warned by some of the recommenders that there were TWO places with similar names in the same shopping complex. One was 81 West Salon and the other was 88 Salon. One was cheap and great with blondes; the other was expensive and catered to Expats. Of course I got the names confused and ended up at the wrong place. I went to 81 West Salon and got a great high light from a guy who spoke no English. Don’t get me wrong they did a GREAT job but the other place would have been about 200 RMB cheaper. Figures. Nevertheless, I still paid way less then I would of at Vidal Sassoon or at most places in the States.

It wasn’t until after, when I was walking around with my new mane killing time until Garrett’s appointment that I came across Salon 88 and realized my mistake. It was then that Garrett and I approached the counter to inquire about their prices. Garrett discovered that he could get his haircut for 100% less at this place and that they could see him NOW. So he took refuge in the black and metal chair and got his her cut. AND BOY did they do a GREAT job! For about 50 RMB (like 8 dollars) he got the best haircut I have ever seen him have.  He looks HOT!! AMAZING.

After we cancelled his other appointment and took a sigh of relief that we weren’t going to have to kill another three hours waiting for it. We headed home looking like two well-groomed individuals.