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January 06, 2006
shutter bugs
yay! britt and I *both* bought cameras today! 
I was so ready for a new one, and Britt, being the shutterbug that he is... totally needed one. (especially since we're taking off for our journey through South China tomorrow a.m.) So, we had one last hurrah at CyberMart and treated ourselves to new cameras. Go us!
I gave my old one to Patrick. He didn't quite know what to say. He was definitely happy about the camera, but he's so sad that we're leaving, so he was at a total loss for words. He really has in his mind that we're coming back to Tianjin, but as I explained to a few of my students... the world is such a big place and there are *so* many amazing places to see, it's hard to imagine that we would ever come back to the same place twice. So hopefully, and more realistically, we can meet someplace else in the future. Whether it's in America or who knows where... it gives them something fun to look forward to, and plants a seed of hope in their hearts that they, too, can travel one day and discover the world on their own. It's hard saying goodbye to people that you know you'll never see again. I couldn't help crying when I said goodbye to my sweet sophomore girls. They're so smart and adorable and they have so much to learn, and explore. It's like I was happy for them, but sad for them all at the same time. China's a funny place and I just hope they have the opportunity to live up to their potential.
So, we leave for Xi'an tomorrow at 9am, and I'll be working until we leave here. Working and packing. I'm looking forward to the mini-vacation from work. Between teaching full-time and working full-time at night, I'm shredded pretty thin these days. I'm excited about wandering around new places, just me and my Baby Love, soaking in the scenes. We're going to spend a full week in the Guilin/Yangshuo area and I have a feeling we'll both be refreshed and relaxed after that.
*sigh* back to work for me...
Tomorrow is another day. Another beautiful opportunity to be alive!
Posted by daiseykat at January 6, 2006 10:31 PM
Comments
HAve a wonderful journey and be safe. I love you and miss you both.
Posted by: Brandi at January 7, 2006 04:46 AM
Enjoy your much needed break and relish all the wonderful sights !!! You all are going to love Xi'an----maybe one of our favorite places in China----have fun, stay safe. Love, Mom and Dad and Linux
Posted by: traynham at January 8, 2006 01:52 AM