I am well. Many plaintive e-mails have found their way to me of late, as I’ve been all but e-nonexistent (if such there is such a state). I’ve been traveling more than usual, and this week I have several final exams, so I’ve been cramming hard.
This past weekend I spent in Tainan, a stunningly beautiful coastal city with warm, warm weather. I saw many temples, was cooked dinner by Buddhist monks, and declined an invitation to stay with them overnight so I could participate in the morning prayer. I did manage to stay for the evening prayer, though, which made for an unforgettable experience.
Today I had a written exam, for which I had to write solely in Chinese characters, by hand, with a freaking pen (typing Chinese characters is no long a problem, nor is reading, but writing? that’s another story), and that went quite well. Then this afternoon I had an oral presentation about all the traveling I’ve been doing. I’ve another, similar one on Friday.
I’m going to go out to dinner tonight and take it easy.
Till another time.
And when happy news comes, its like a book falling off your shelf, open to a poem you’d never read before.
A good poem.
Thanks for the happy news….
I’m looking into applying for the CYCU exchange program through Drexel for next fall of 2009 so I have began researching and reading some of you and the other student’s blogs about your time there. Your blogs are very resourceful and interesting. Although I do wonder if you have any pictures of the dormitories you stay at and how you managed to pay for all of your expenses? And how much did that 5 day trip to Hong Kong cost you? I have requested you on facebook if you could help me out and answer some of my questions I’d greatly appreciate it! Have fun!
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@Christine: Thanks for saying hello! I’d be happy to answer all your questions. Do me a favor and e-mail me or IM me; I work best in those channels of communication. =P