ok ok ok, I know. I've finally come around to starting a blog and I know its been too long........wait a minute.....its only been two weeks! So this was my realization today, "Its only been two weeks!?!"
In two weeks, I have:
- made 37 new friends
- been accepted into a Chinese family
- learned and practiced a good amount of Chinese
- can distinguish the difference between the putonghua phonemes q,s,t,x,zh, and c
- learned that zhou has many different meanings in Chinese
- eaten so much jiao zi (dumplings) that they're coming out of my ears
- visited the biggest sitting Buddha in the world in Leshan - Da Fo
- danced at discos (clubs) and drank a lot of pi ju
- flown over the North Pole, Mongolia, and China
- seen a drag show in Arlington, VA
- been stared at, everytime I go out
- been startled by the traffic and driving abilities of Chinese drivers
- lost about 8lbs and one dress size
- taken some amazing pictures of this wonderful city
- been on a plane for more than 13 hours
- participated in many group discussions and wasted a lot of poster paper
- shook hands with a monkey
- been amazed that you can get your ears cleaned while drinking beer at a bar
- missed my family and friends........and Kitty
- sang two Chinese children's songs
- watched the olympics (volleyball and ping pong) and laughed with my Chinese grandma (who reminds me of my own grandma, Meche)
- practiced Yoga with my Chinese mom
- accepted that I am a "big jie jie" (sister)
- learned that babies are potty trained very early and don't use diapers.... ever.
- taught a six year old Chinese boy how to count in English
- been called "butiful" by Chinese men (thats just to boost my own self - esteem)
- accepted my new Chinese name, wo jiao Ma Tian (My name is Ma Tian)
- slept on the hardest beds ever but the chronic back pains are gone!
- still haven't learned how to properly use a squat toilet
And Finally.................. LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THE PAST TWO WEEKS IN CHINA!
Disclaimer: The contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps.
5 comments:
ha, it's nice that you are butiful. because if i remember correctly, you are bootyful! Well, just make sure you learn how to cook some good food so you can show of your skills to your hungry friends when you come down to P.R.
Wow it sounds so amazing I can't believe that you have done all of that in only two weeks (Busy Busy)
The culture sounds so interesting and I love seeing all of you pics.
Can't wait to read more and see more pic. Be safe and have fun!!!
OH MY GOD! The SQUAT TOILETS are the worst! When I was in Asian, I avoided it everytime. It was the worst experience ever!!! Did I ever tell you that? HOLY SHIT. The worst was peeing in it! I just couldnt get it to fall straight and it sometimes trickles down your leg and on your pants. I think it is a skill that you have to master. Oh the bad bad memories!!!!
In Malaysia, they wouldnt have toilet paper, you had to bring tissue paper with you all the time. Somehow they dont WIPE, they instead Spray with water which I never understood. hehe! Good Luck and happy squatting!
what... u saw a monkey? that is so cool:P
i can't believe it's only been 2 weeks... it seems like 1...j/k. no it seems like forever. oh and i just read what Yuka put... so funny and sooooo true.... memories of the ride to the jungle. well n-e-wayz i'm glad u started the blog.. now i could read what ur up to and stuff.
Hi Dulce,
you are doing so many interesting things.
keep having fun and update us!
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