More soon, I promise!
A public service announcement:
If there’s anyone out there still reading this, don’t stop! I know that I’ve been delinquent at posting and that the past couple have been serious, but there’s more crazy junk coming. Right now, I have 10 hours a week (plus homework and character learning) of Chinese study, good conversations to be had in the evening, 12 hours of week of teaching/papers to read/lesson prep during the day, etc., plus trying to hopefully edit some pieces of writing for a writing contest, which may or may not get done. Oh, and trying not to lose all of my friends back in the U.S. because of lack of communication.
But the moral of the story is…hang in there. Soon to come, I have long-overdue entries on the celebrity-esque visit to a middle school, me almost falling off a cliff on a horse, me traveling by myself and making a friend in Chinese, what church is like in Jiangyou, my quasi-Thanksgiving near the Yangtze River, culture shock and things that suck, more about students and friends, karaoke with other teachers in Jiangyou, more pictures, and some amusing Chinglish.
And now off to read homework and study Chinese.
Tags: Jiangyou
Christina
Dear Christina
Have just come across your blog, and wanted to tell you how wonderful it is. I look forward to reading the book one day. You’re such a sensitive writer, and the snippets you share make for compelling reading.
from your fellow laoshi
Catherine
Christina, we both read your journal and find in each entry something new we didn’t know about China. You are gaining valuable knowledge and experience that will help you in future years. Keep at it.
Larry and Joanne, your friends at Huntington First Church.
I’m still reading, Christina… 🙂 Think of you and hope you’re not too lonely, although I can certainly understand why you would be…
looking forward to read more
Hey Toffer! This is the first time in forever that I’ve actually had access to a computer long enough to do much of anything, like read your xanga and this blog. I’m looking forward to reading about all the stuff you sd in this entry in particular. I’m thrilled you’ve been having such unique experiences over there, and i love and miss you! Happy Thanksgiving!