My Mandarin Precalculus Book I have been studying Chinese a ton this week. I really liked feeling the improvement as I attempted to read every single sign in the metro train. I could read loads more than I could at the beginning of this week. I get tons of Chinese homework now. I was thinking of home as I walked up to my house (or apartment, I guess) and Fur Elise was playing from the fake speakers disguised as rocks. Sometimes the music sucks, but I really liked it all this week. When I was riding the bus home with the window down and we passed through the neighborhoods, I just completely melted with the realization of how much I have grown to love this city. The city has its own smell. Usually its a good smell, that you cannot really enjoy until you really think about it. Some places smell nasty, but I have come to like the most common smell. I don't even know how to explain it...kind of like a carnival, with the mix of the old rides, and food, and people. And the breeze is always nice. I'm so glad you are planting bamboo, Dad! I love bamboo, and (haha) it tastes good also. I mean I know we won't eat ours, but it will be nice to have something familiar when I get home. I thought about how it's going to be so quiet when I get home, without the nightly sounds of hundreds of bombs going off from the fireworks. On Monday I have a Chinese test. My teacher says a word, I write the character. I will study hard! Wish me luck.
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India Medaris
This school year, 2012-2013, I am an exchange student in Nanjing, China. It's a long way from home in Napa, CA! I live with a wonderful host family and go to school in a local high school. I'm keeping this blog to record my experiences for my family and friends (and fellow AFSers!). Recent May Pictures:
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