Today, the taxi driver Ellie and I had was so excited to have foreigners in his car that he called his friend while we were driving just to tell him. We really had a fun conversation with the guy. He was so excited to learn that I "come from two countries" -- China and Vietnam. He wouldn't believe me when I told him I am an American because he said I looked Asian... Well, yes. He also really liked my hair and said that the short hair on the left side and long hair on the right was "beautiful." As we were nearing our destination he started talking about the guy on the phone and said that he was the same age as me. He asked me if I could be his friend's girlfriend but I said, No, I can't. I have a German boyfriend. I thought it'd be fun to make something up :P Probably one of the funniest taxi rides I've ever had.
It's almost Christmas! A bit sad to be away from home but mostly too distracted by all my assignments and exams I have this week. Stressing out a bit but should be all good.
The student I am tutoring is making such progress, I'm so happy! It's seriously so awesome when he remembers things I've taught him. This past week his parents took me out to dinner with some other friends of theirs and we had delicious Sichuan style food. Seriously such a blessing to have them in my life. Working and teaching in China was exactly what I wanted to do since before I even left the States!
Made new friends from Madagascar today at my church. Actually, a lot of people from Madagascar live here in Nanchang and I'm pretty sure all of them were at service today and sang beautiful Christmas songs. One of the guys came up to me and asked me to jam out with him and his friends sometime and worship together. Heck yes! He's got a wonderful voice and I'm pretty positive about asking him to help me lead worship next weekend.
Anyway, I'm running on 3 units of electricity right now. Thankfully, the last 20 units I've had has lasted me the entire weekend, just in time for me to pay the bill tomorrow morning. I was so relieved I was able to continue using my internet and write most of my 2500 word paper on Saturday even in the freezing cold. I'm going to use it to the very end!
So I'm off to bed. Another odd post but I figure I should try to be more consistent.
Until next time,
Lizzy
It's almost Christmas! A bit sad to be away from home but mostly too distracted by all my assignments and exams I have this week. Stressing out a bit but should be all good.
The student I am tutoring is making such progress, I'm so happy! It's seriously so awesome when he remembers things I've taught him. This past week his parents took me out to dinner with some other friends of theirs and we had delicious Sichuan style food. Seriously such a blessing to have them in my life. Working and teaching in China was exactly what I wanted to do since before I even left the States!
Made new friends from Madagascar today at my church. Actually, a lot of people from Madagascar live here in Nanchang and I'm pretty sure all of them were at service today and sang beautiful Christmas songs. One of the guys came up to me and asked me to jam out with him and his friends sometime and worship together. Heck yes! He's got a wonderful voice and I'm pretty positive about asking him to help me lead worship next weekend.
Anyway, I'm running on 3 units of electricity right now. Thankfully, the last 20 units I've had has lasted me the entire weekend, just in time for me to pay the bill tomorrow morning. I was so relieved I was able to continue using my internet and write most of my 2500 word paper on Saturday even in the freezing cold. I'm going to use it to the very end!
So I'm off to bed. Another odd post but I figure I should try to be more consistent.
Until next time,
Lizzy
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