Well Fed

I'm leaving here with a full stomach, a full mind, and a full heart.
Wo xiang zhong guo. Wo ai ni!

Dreaming

Today is my last day in Zhongshan, China. This isn't real. I've spent six months here. Now it's all over. I feel like I've been dreaming this whole time and I'm about to wake up. I'm not ready to leave these wonderful people. Last night was our farewell party with the other Chinese teachers. We had dinner at the school and then went out for karaoke.. It was so hard watching them walk away as we got on the bus to go back to our apartment, knowing that we may never see them again.
I'm not ready to leave. This has become like another home to me. It's hard to think that I may never have the chance to return again.
I like this dream. Can't I sleep for just a little longer?

Humidity

I thought you might suffocate me. Turns out, you won't. I've got three days left.

Bring it on.

Wo Ai Wo De Baba

He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington Kelland

My dad is Superman. He is funny, patient, kind, and loving. He is a carpenter, a mechanist, and a hunter. But, most of all he is a father and a husband. He has taught me some of the most important things in life, and I am lucky to call him mine.
Happy Father's Day!

Spring Fever (pt.3)

Last night, we had a little party in honor of America playing in the World Cup. We invited our adorable kung fu teachers, of course, and had super sugary American desserts. Don't let that face fool you. He loved the cookies.. they were just extremely sweet in comparison to Chinese food. I'll probably have trouble getting used to it again..But, no problem. Mei wen ti!

One

One:
-class to teach
-day with these kids
-week to spend in China
-big performance in a few hours

-too many goodbyes to get ready for..

Spring Fever (pt. 2)

Last night we had dinner with Hui Hui and Spring.

We had Muslim noodles; what a beautiful thing.
The group laughed and ate for about an hour.
Spring said that pretty girls gave him power (to eat more food).
We slowly made our way out of the crowded shop.
We were just having so much fun and didn't want it to stop.
The night was still so very young.
It had really only just begun.
Then Spring spoke the words, "you, come with me?"
Inside I was screaming with glee!
I hopped onto the back of his motorbike and rode off into the sunset.
I wrapped my arms around his waist, and he told me not to fret. ("You are with me. You believe me. I will not let any bad happen.")

Best night in China? You better believe it.