Lots of things to say though, I tried to write everything down that interested me in some way, but I've been doing lots and lots of things. Last night we went to a Beijing Pop Festival and listened to various bands from around the world (like Norway, UK, China...
I don't think there were any American though) that were all pretty interesting. Some were emo-ish I guess, one was a strange electronic style thing with the most hilarious boy band "dance" I've ever seen. Anyway, the park was awesome. It was a beautiful clear day, and the wasn't half-bad. Either that or my lungs have now become immune to the airborn particles of evil. But the park looked loverly, with a few people here and there flying kites in the gusty wind. Too bad this rendered frisbee use almost entirely impossible.
As I said though, the concert was pretty fun. I kind of drank alot of rum, which I wasn't used to, but damn if Capt. Jack Sparrow isn't a role model (Way to freakin' go, Disney!). Corey and Sam did an excellent job reinacting the boy band dance too.
I also met a guy named Seth, who just so happens to be from the great state of North Carolina, and has also enjoyed the delicious burritos from an upstanding establishment I like to call Flaming Amy's. He even has the merchandise to prove it!
I was a bit worried at first, because it was really windy, and starting to get really cold. Though I had a jacket and everything, I was unprepared mentally. Oh well. As it got later into the night, the temperature got much more tolerable. Once again, a big part of that might have been the rum. I may have just stopped caring. It was an awesome time though, I couldn't be more convinced that I landed in a great job in a great location with a great group of people. I'm one lucky bastard.
Even the guards were having a wonderful time
I have some pictures from the flight over that I have to put up on this E-chronicle. The ice caps were surprisingly sparse. I thought it would be icier than it was. Of course, I'm sure it wasn't a tropical paradise down there or anything, but it does look pretty obvious that it might be breaking up. Its sad too, they were so good together.
Then there was Syberia, which wasn't a freaky as I originally imagined it would be. Just... a whole lot of mountains... Like, many.
Ok so there isn't much text to this entry, but I had to post images and figure that crap out. I doubt the alignment is going to come off very pretty, but I'm sick of posting for the moment. More to come later... for now, I'll leave you with these crazy mountains:
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Ok for the time being, I think blogger.com isn't wanting to be friends. The part about the icecaps is supposed to say:
"I have some pictures from the flight over that I have to put up on this E-chronicle. The ice caps were surprisingly sparse. I thought it would be icier than it was. Of course, I'm sure it wasn't a tropical paradise down there or anything, but it does look pretty obvious that it might be breaking up. Its sad too, they were so good together."
But its not looking right on my display. Everything is RUINED!
Eveything looks fine from this end. No need for the paragraph aout the ice caps, it showed up on the original. I'm so happy for you {and me} that you are in a good place.
lovemom
Thanks for getting in touch and updating us about things. Sounds as if you are getting along just dandy, good deal. How do they feel about Americans overthere. I guess you can't really tell till you get a handle on the language. Hope you can do that without too much trouble.
Who keeps leaving posts with no signature? I demand answers.
i'm happy that things are going well so far! love the pictures - can't wait for more! someone came into blockbuster and talked about spaced - made me think of you :( ((hugs)) lots of lovin'!!! - nicole
good deal you should know anyone who has tried to learn how to speak minnisotan sp? would have to be your dad sorry for not IDing myself.
Oh. Dad, from what I can tell they seem to love Americans. I've had lots of people point and smile, then a few minutes later either they come up to me or their kid(s) come up to me and say, "Hello, how are you?" or something.
So, Drew....
You say that you "kind of drank alot of rum".
Did you manage to get drunk with dignity, and pass out slowly? Or were you hootin' and hollerin' like a good ol' boy?
So glad you're having fun!
Laura
Nam, Drew's home phone # must be classified information because he hasn't given it to us either. Hey Drew why not? Thanks so much Nam for the card. Hope you get to talk to him soon.
lovemom
Hello there! It has been a while. I didn't know where to find you but Lucas called yesterday with directions to this here spot. It seems as if you are having a swell adventure. I'm sill in school in Greensboro until May. I may be headed to postgrad in Italy. We'll find out soon. I'll drop by once in a while to see how you are doing.
Hi Pete and Jan! I hope you are well.
Kerry
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