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December 20, 2005
end of the semester
the days have flown by, and now...
the semester is coming to an end. which, sadly, means our time here is also counting down. 1 month to go and we're off for our next destination (details coming in a later post) the last few classes have been all about final exams and photos!! I did a photo shoot with my sophomore Western Culture oral English class. We packed on our coats, scarves and gloves, crammed into the elevator and ran out into the campus courtyard for some crazy poses! It was a blast! We ran around and giggled, making memories that we will all cherish forever. I'll really miss those kids. They've taught me so much, and me... I'm supposed to be the teacher. I guess we all have so much to learn, and equally as much to teach. The last couple weeks have been filled with end-of-the-semester dinners, dances, karaoke contests, parties and get togethers. Britt and I sang a couple Heavenly Noise songs at the sophomore class party last weekend and we had cordless mics and a huge area to run around and do our thing. They loved it. So did we. :) I've uploaded lots of photos over the past couple weeks, but haven't found words to describe them.
And tomorrow...? Britt and I are headed to Beijing to pick up mom and Karen from the airport! They're en route right now, as I type this, floating in the clouds, filled with the same anticipation and excitement we had 5 months ago. I'm really looking forward to seeing China through their eyes, just as we did upon arrival. That first day, the first week, was mind-blowing! Everything we looked at, our jaws dropped and we could do nothing but gawk at each other and say "wowwww!" The markets, the people, the traffic, the bicycles, the language, the food, the EVERYTHING -- but now, 5 months later, well, in so many ways, this is home now. It all feels so normal. I guess it's similar to seeing Disney World through the eyes of a child, knowing, there was once a time when those eyes were your own.
I can't wait to throw my arms around my mama and kiss her pretty little face. She's really in for an adventure!
Posted by daiseykat at December 20, 2005 02:12 AM
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Daisey and Britt, Hope Diane and Karen arrived safely and we know that the four of you are going to have a terrific time----we just got in last night from NC visiting with the Moffitts,----had a great visit and Linux was loved by all. Sorry I missed talking to Diane just before she left but she was leaving as we were returning.
Merry Christmas----try to make contact or "skype" so we will know everyone is safe....
Love, Mom and Dad and Linux
Posted by: traynham at December 21, 2005 05:08 AM
Sounds like the trip is almost over. Glad you will be back soon. Looks like a blast.
jeff
Posted by: Jeff at December 28, 2005 12:36 AM