I'm so happy! Today was "American food" day at school. Need I say more? (: Not really, but I will.
They served us little hamburgers for breakfast. Although, they still had a little bit of an Asian twist. In the middle of the rolls there was a spoonful of something that resembled red beets. I wasn't really a fan, but the rest of it was delicious! For lunch we had spaghetti and IT.. WAS.. GLORIOUS! They gave us each a plate piled high with steaming noodles and tomatoe sauce. The cooks were so adorable. They were just so happy that we were so excited about our meal. I personally finished every last bite. It was the most filling meal I've had since getting here. When we were done, Jenny (the cook) came out and asked if we wanted more. We told her that we were completely full. She laughed and ran back to the kitchen and returned with a huge pan that still had plenty of spaghetti on it. We all thought this was funny mostly because the conversation was in broken chinese and english.. and also because of the simple fact that we were completely satisfied with our meal. It was a great day at Bond! And I'm just so grateful for everyone at the school who has gone to such great lengths to make us comfortable.
The kids at Winter Camp are adorable! The oldest group of kids are still a handful but I love them just the same. We finish this week and then have the same group through next week. After that, we have a week to plan lessons and then we have the whole next week off for Chinese New Year! We're hoping to get tickets to Beijing, but its seeming like it is going to be a very difficult process. But, if we don't get to go during this break then we will just go on one of our shorter breaks. Either way, I'm seeing the Great Wall before I leave China!
I keep having weird/sad dreams. I'm not sure if its from the food, or if its because I'm just so far from home. If anyone knows of any remedies for this, I'd appreciate them.
Also, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Morgan Harrington. Please remember them at this time as well as all of those suffering in Haiti.
To end on a happy note, I'd just like to let everyone know that I have just under five months until I come home. I've already been gone from Virginia for a month... Crazy huh? Maybe the next five months won't go by as slow as I thought they would. The school weeks go by really fast, and that helps a lot.
Oh! And for those of you wondering- Sarah, Brianna, and I are now on day 3 of our walking/running routine. I already feel like I'm getting better!
Happy Wednesday!
The time is going to go by so fast for you. And DON'T leave without seeing the Great Wall. That is on my list of 50 goals in life. As for the "home sickness" you are feeling... I recall feeling that way MANY time on my mission. I know you aren't serving a mission, but in a way it kind of is. President Hinckley's dad said it best in his advice to Gordon on his mission. He said, "Forget yourself and get to work!". I think that's true. The more involved and busy you are with your work and teaching, the more you will forget about how far from home you are. AND, China will start to feel a little like home to you. Good luck!
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