You’ve lost that loving Feelin’

Taking a cue from my favorite movie (Top Gun) I had a chance to unmistakably embarrass the hell out of myself. You see in China if you’re late for class the make you sing and dance in front of class as punishment. Well as fate (the hunter) would have it two of my good fellow Americans were late one morning this past week. So thanks to them and a miss understanding on my part (I can speak, read and write but I can’t listen) I ended up having to share the punishment also.

So knowing that this was going to be bad no matter what I decided to live out a little role playing. I and the other male vocalist decided to play Mav and Goose from Top Gun and the teacher filled the role of Kelly McGillis. Little to her knowledge we were about to serenade her with sweet music from the Righteous Brothers and then end it with the finale of “I am a little tea pot” (two people late = two songs). Starting off with “You’ve lost that loving feeling” and moving through to our final act was a blast. The four unknowing Korean girls in the glass were aghast as we sung to our teacher and the remaining American girl danced and lipped sung with us. Reaching the peak of my lyrical career we decided with no for-thought to finish with the All-American classic “I am a little teapot” with the accompanying hand motions and gestures.

All considered it was a blast for someone who hates to be embarrassed in public like that. I think that perhaps it was one of my best memories so far in this adventure. As to all of you who may be wondering, yes there is video provided by a one Rustin from Kazakhstan. I’ll be sure to try and secure a copy before my return to the states.