Hiya, I'm studying abroad in Shanghai for the next four months and I'm keeping this blog primarily for Kim (it wouldn't exist without her) but also for my family and friends at home and for me (because I know I'll forget it all if I don't write it down.) Anyways, all I have to say is that I have the absolute best friends in the world...why am I leaving them again??... full info
ZhouzhuangWe took a group day trip to the near by water town of Zhouzhuang. Here, locals wait to give boat tours to us wai guo ren.
Roommates!Sarah, Amy, and me. We're all in the same chinese class with Guo Laoshi. Hmm...I agree with Sarah, I don't think we're very wenrou (gentle and soft...haha trying to work in the new vocab)
GrumbleDespite our disgruntled looking boat driver, Hannah and I had a good laugh posing as overeager asian tourists.
Ooh AhhAfter the boat tour we took a break to watch an informal opera performance. It reminded me of those ribbon dancing days in chinese school...only not as clumsy and awkward.
Anne Gugu on the BundAunt Anne, I promised you that pictures of us frolicking in Shanghai would be included in my blog. Above: the soon-to-be famous, American sociologist strikes a pose on the waterfront.
Par-tayMy chinese tutor, my aunt, and me at dinner. Pssst, I'm secretly in love with my tutor. She so awesome, but don't tell her I told you. (awkward pause) I love you Houjue!
Losing Face...My relatives forced me to sing a chinese song for them...so I took my Aunt down with me. Of course, the most logical thing to do with such a picture is post it on the internet (obviously!)
Ladies FirstMy girls only picture at the party. Ok, let's see if I can do this...1st row: my chinese tutor, me, Anne Gugu, Lijuan Ayi, my yougest cousin, Fangfang Ayi 2nd row (L>R): Da Jiu Ma, my eldest cousin, San jiu ma, my cousin Jiawei, and my xiao jiu ma.
Da JiaChrist, I'm just gonna take a short cut and say EVERYONE. Haha, this was a fun one to take.
That's ALL????? Hi, Jeanettie - I LOVE what you have to say and thanks for choosing the MOST embarrassing pictures!!!!
I've been practicing my Chinese phrases since being home - even have Aunt Linda's mother saying "Ni hao" when saying hello!!!
Miss you much!
Had much fun!
Anne Gugu
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your tutor looks super fun! i miss you lots. looks like you're having a blast. bye babe!