Callahan and one of our teachers bust out a song for our performance
tomorrow. Yes, I did say performance. I will be singing 北京欢迎你, Check
it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPiWsequAZw but unlike the
lucky John Callahan, I will be doing mine with my entire class of ten
as an accompaniment. Needless to say, it will be a good sight to see.
They have practiced this song about 30 times in the time I have been
sitting here. This is one of the reasons I will NEVER be able to marry
a chinese guy. This song performance is becoming too serious. Come on
China, relax a little.
Speaking of relaxing a little, I have never felt as relieved as I did
30 minutes ago. I have officially finished my studies in Shanghai. I
don't know if you have ever had that feeling of a massive burden being
lifted off but you should try it sometime. Honestly, I have never felt
so light on my feet than now. Too bad I am too exhausted to go
anywhere but my bed. I decided right now in my lightness to go over
things I have learned from Shanghai.
-Chinese people actually aren't that weird. I am kind of weirding
myself out by saying that but a lot of them are the same as we are.
-Asian girls like to dress like baby dolls. It's true. They told us
that is the way to look cute in China. We didn't comply. This time.
-American spicy is NOT even close to Chinese spicy. Be prepared if you
decide to go for "their spicy".
-Don't be afraid to go up to someone and start talking. The worst that
can happen is that they laugh at you and that happens anyways.
-Don't be afraid to ask someone something if a) you don't know where
you are or b) you don't know what you are doing
-practice some charades before you go anywhere in china. I am now a pro.
-Always use the american bathroom when you see it.
-There is nothing better than owning the season of a TV series. But
really. Gossip Girl is now on my list of favorites.
-Always bring more than one book with you if you plan on staying more
than a month.
-Tan isn't everything. Until you return to America.
-Egg is your best friend. So is Diet Coke.
-Study their cuisine BEFORE you come to China. That is by far the
hardest part of the place.
-Say Obama to Chinese people. And find out what happens. It turns out good.
-Eat dumplings as long as you can to save money for shopping. It's
worth it but I will not eat another dumpling for a LONG time.
-Rain is way better than the worst heat I have ever experienced.
-When China gives you lemons... I suggest you make some lemonade
because you can't find it anywhere here.
-Go to a track at night (they call them playgrounds...). It's a great
"family" experience seeing that every old person and their mom come
out.
-Get used to being stared out. Yesterday, the people beside me in KFC
just looked at us and didn't even eat their food. It's totally
normal...in China.
-Chinese Karaoke is NOT American Karaoke. Go for it. It's worth it.
And please choose one of the three: "Get Low", "Fergalicious", or
"Survivor".. they definitely were the favs of the night.
-Stay away from Bai Jiu at all costs, but it is unavoidable as the
night goes on.
and lastly...
Enjoy your life no matter where you are.
-A
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