just another day in china

Yes life is becoming more mundane here now. Just teaching during the week and going to the gym in preparation for my vacation that starts at the end of December, and hanging out with students. At first I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea to be friends with all the students but they ask to do things like play badminton and eat lunch with them more and more often now. Most of the students are pretty cool and just want to learn more about American culture. They took some of us to eat hot pot, which is a typical dish here in Chongqing. It is a very spicy soup and you choose what you want in it and they cook it in front of you. We also tried Korean barbeque and it was amazing. The grilled octopus was by far the best of the meats! The hot pot was too spicy for most of us but still delicious.

Last Friday we were invited to go to a presentation, and we were expecting maybe a play or some people singing. Instead, we got a bunch of people in rollerblades that were super amazing. They brought a bunch of different skates and made us all join them. We had been drinking a few beers so we were well down for it, even though no one had rollerbladed since they were like 8 years old, haha.

We also encountered this random giant dinosaur that is alongside of the road for no apparent reason. We of course thought it was hilarious and took pics with it. Also the random man doing tricks at the bar seen below was pretty interesting i thought he was going to make himself bleed.

I am still taking some Chinese lessons, but I think my learning has hit a wall. I am not really interested in learning how to read and write the characters; instead I would prefer to learn only oral Chinese if at all possible. And I don’t have the dedication it takes to learn a language right now. I rather just enjoy China and not spend my time with my nose in a book.

We have also been taking part in a soccer tournament; yea…even me who can’t play, haha. The British boys signed everyone up so we are taking turns playing. Our team has won all but one game so we are in the semi-finals and the winner gets a cash prize! Woohooo. Wish us luck.

AND ANNOUNCING THE BEST QUOTE OF CHINA SO FAR: A group of Chinese girls announced that they were bleaching their skin because they thought you couldn’t see blemishes if your face was very light. They said and I quote, “The white takes the ugly away” …. Hmmm if u had lighter skin wouldn’t you be able to see red blemishes more? Bless their hearts haha.

NEW holiday! Apparently November 11 is a national holiday –opposite of Valentines Day…Singles day!! Because its 1-11. Clever. They celebrated by having girls/guys night and bonding over beers.

written by

cz74699 on November 14, 2009 from Chongqing, China

from the travel blog: Chongqing, China

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Love all your experiences sister! I especially love the singles day!!! I should come to China!

written by Natalia on November 19, 2009

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