I've included an inspiration from one of my favorite authors, J.R.R. Tolkien, found in his book, The Hobbit--click here for e-book version. (*quote from Etsy.com)
Since
I was a teenager, I've wanted to visit China (zhong1 guo2) 中国, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity! I've
been an elementary teacher for six years, and I am ready to experience something different! Really, I have no other reason to be venturing this far from home, except to study a new culture and a completely different language! Have I mentioned how this is both exciting and nerve-wracking?
While in China, I will be studying for half a day and volunteering a couple hours each day. On weekends, I'll get to explore the city and visit other parts of China! This is my first time to travel here, so I hope to experience some awesome things! GOAL #1 for this week: get adjusted to China's timezone (13 hours difference!)
GOAL #2: make a couple new friends
GOAL #3: become familiar with some of the shops and buildings around here...maybe get some language practice in while I'm at it!
Zai4 jian4! 再见！(bye!)
Hope you find a coffee shop nearby:)
ReplyDeleteI am one of your relatives, though not quite sure how. My mom is Lynn Wright, who is the daughter of Florene Pieper. Anyway, I live in Beijing. You in Beijing too?
ReplyDeleteI am Hannah's aunt, Lacretia, oldest daughter of Jimmy & Patsy, Florene's youngest sister. I remember Lynn & her siblings visiting us in Texas when we were kids. I'm sure Hannah will let you know her location when she sees this. How neat to connect like this!
ReplyDeleteYea, my mother finally filled me in how the family ties all work. She told me that Hannah is the daughter of Cynthia. I vaguely remember visiting in the late 70s. I believe we visited my great grandmother. I remember the driveway was on the right side of the house. The living room had a larger ventilation duct on the left side that was kind of spooky. I remember I thought Celeste was very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have been living in China for 4 years. I taught English for much of that time.However, now I am working on my own business, and actually ready to move to Panama.