China - Day 289

So after re-reading my last note under the light of day I’m thinking that it may have come across a lot more... depressive... than I originally intended. To be fair, realizing that I only have two weeks left here hit me pretty hard, so you’ll have to excuse the melodrama. But let me try and explain myself again now that I’m back treading above water.

I’ve really enjoyed my time here in China - a lot more than I expected to before I arrived in April. Since then it seems like I’ve been on a whirlwind adventure - it really has come and gone so quickly!

I’ve met so many incredible people here that have touched my life in ways I didn’t think they would. I’m so happy to have met each and every one of you and it’s going to be very difficult for me to say goodbye. (But fortunately I don’t have to do that quite yet). I’ve been to some pretty amazing places both in and out of China while living in GZ, and I’ve experienced some fairly... interesting food, to say the least... Luckily I’m managing to leave without having had any dog or cat. To the best of my knowledge anyways. Haha...ha? Aiya, not good to think about.

So even though I hate the idea of leaving my life in China behind, I’m really excited (albeit terrified) to be heading back to school soon! Even more excited about the fact that I’ll be doing that in Australia! I’ve wanted to visit there for years and years and just haven’t had the opportunity. My parents have been there on several occasions, but each time they didn’t feel the need to bring their children along (tsk tsk). I blame it partially (read: wholly) on them that I don’t actually know a whole lot about my future country. I’ve been trying to research the country, and Sydney specifically, lately on Wikipedia (gotta love the Wiki) to try and get a better idea for what I’m in for. So far I’ve got to say, it’s looking pretty good!

Looks like there are lots of things to do in and around Sydney, not to mention the rest of the country! I definitely wanna try scuba diving while I’m there and perhaps even a little surfing. Guess that means I’m going to have to try and get over my rather large, irrational, deep-seated fear of sharks. Well hey, if I don’t actually make it in the water at least there are tons of beach options where I can work on my tan. (These past two years in Asian countries have made my skin eerily pale - in fact, I’m pretty sure it glows now).

Before I finally realize my dream of visiting the Land Down Under, I gotta make a pit stop back in the Great White North. Definitely a short stay this time around - 8 days. Gotta get a lot in in that amount of time. New York Fries and Pita Pit are high on my list (not that I’m only thinking about food lol). Also gotta hit up the local Old Navy, H & M, and other such shops to get some “back to school” clothing. It’s gonna be nice to be able to shop and not have to worry about whether or not they’ll have my size. Hallelujah! Haha.

Well this one was a short entry but hey, you guys get two in two days - that’s got to be some kind of record for me. Just wanted to let you all know that I’m sane and in no danger of harming myself ;) I’ll be sure to write at least one more after I get back from Beijing. Take care guys and 恭喜发财!