It’s been two months since I first arrived in China.
And in these eight weeks or so, my Mandarin-speaking skills have improved only minutely. I’m starting to realize that eating so much MSG is detrimental to my health. And now when I walk across the road, I do so with courage (and perhaps much foolishness), thinking [...]
Entries from October 2007
October 30, 2007
The two month mark.
October 15, 2007
An evening in Shanghai.
Wondering what Shanghai looks like from the 14th floor?
Here it is on a Saturday night, from my room anyway.
October 11, 2007
Too much thinking this morning.
It’s just a year in Shanghai… right?
Even though I’m only at the beginning of my adventure, I can’t help but wonder what life will be like when school is done. When will I go home? Is my year in China really just something temporary — something that’s just an “adventure”?
Or will I start to see [...]
October 5, 2007
Another day, another airport.
My Korea adventure ends today.
And with the few six days behind me, I’m feeling like there’s far too much to explore in the world and not nearly enough time to do it.
In a week, Penelope and I jumped from place to place, from Seoul to Jeju to Pusan. Maybe I’m slow and need time to absorb everything [...]
October 3, 2007
To the top.
A 4.7 km uphill battle with a mountain made me realize how feeble I really am. Sweat, weakened knees and a racing heartbeat.
Two and a half hours later, the climb up Mt. Hallasan in Jeju was well worth it.
October 1, 2007
From Seoul to ‘Honeymoon Island’.
No, I’m not getting hitched. I’m at the Gimpo Airport right now in Seoul, waiting to be transported to Jeju-do in about half an hour. However, I am willing to accept proposals from the immaculately-dressed Korean men I’ve seen here so far. And Jeju (with its waterfalls and beaches) seems promising! ;o)
After spending three days [...]
