S Series…

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All right part 2 of the almighty update. Last post was the F series, now we have the S series… brought to you by the K.lahs of SD they grew with me and helped me move myself in who I am. its been awhile since weve all been together but somehow we manage to pull ut off, and its even more troublesome this year as I soooooo far away…..

Sadly, I must move on to crazier subjects. Like Sunday Brunchs, Saturday night food hunts, Students learning english, oh the wonders of the S series. Lets start with the first festival we ecounter, the mid-autumn festival, or as I want to call it the Sad lantern day festival to fit the name. Oh, dont get me wrong it was a joyous festival just many falling lanterns with dreams being dashed into the river waters below. We lit a couple of them ourselves and watch them float and fly away. The bright glowing flower is mine! Amazing isnt it?(pictures below). It was an amazing time to watch the skies for any newcomer expats visiting chengdu to check out during September. Dont worry i got a few to bring home to people.

Next we had my big Splunking adventure up Mount Qingcheng. One of the big 5 daoist mountains. I was alone on this yrip and lets just say I was amazed as the beauty of its nature. I got too the top which only had alot of fog and clouds and coldness but it was awesome. I wanted to grab some amazing souvenirs but could not carry it all, so i took photos for your enjoyment. Find time to check it out whether for 1 day or a couple, camping is common there amongst the monks.

Then all the craziness had to slow down school was picking up faster and I had gotten a job to teach english. I attached a picture of a drawing my class drew together to explain an american story. It was fun to teach them but short lived, the boss who runned the place had too manu problems with her teachers, I do miss those kids. But now I enjoy my every other sunday tutoring and eating Brunch at the Lazy Pug. For all the foreigners out there coming to chengdu, make sure to st this happy couples restaurant and take the time to enjoy a meal. If you been gone as long as 3 weeks youll enjoy the sense of comfort this place gives you. They work well with some friends who own Mikes pizza kitchen, which i posted a picture of their restaurant on the last post. Much more to explain but ill save it for next time ;).

























F series….

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Hey folks,

Its been forever right? well I found the time to try and catch you all up. Its been over a month so im way over due. My time in China has been an amazing experience that goes beyond all doubt mind blowing. Let just say I havent been the best of an adventurer or student that i want to be or should be. Lets start from where I last left off. We jad just ended summer vacation and classes were beginning. Im in level 122 Chinese, which is elementary level 2 but fast learning speed. Oh does it suck, but im proud to say Im learning something new everyday. School back home prepped me for the culture shock, not the difference in learning style. Im not only taking Chinese but Politics, Sino American relations and Kung Fu.

So Ive been on a crazy figure out the city hunt these past couple of weeks. Ive been looking for food, fun, facts and flipping china to my style.

First couple weeks started out usuals with early morning classes, afternoon hunts for food and evening rest, study, movie time. All of us began what I like to call class seperation during this time, cliques were created, levels of chinese speakers split people down the line. Lets just say after beijing many of us had trouble just finding stuff to do all together. Luckily, My roommate and I have no real ties and we try our best to hang out with everyone but I usually have my go to people.

Weve been shopping all over chengdu and splitting in small search groups to find the local life.

Early on we discovered that to enjoy the city you gotta follow the local trends so a couple of us bought some used bikes and oh how they have definitely earned their weight in 20 dollars. We found markets like walmart and 7 eleven, but called Trust-mart and wowo.

Weve also seen places like 85 degrees bakery, which I must say Chengdu is definitely up there for sweets. And Amazing American expats bringing american food to the chinese audience.

Ill do a Separated 2nd post as this one is long enough but ill add more pictures.

Thanks for keeping updated, this was a post I must Say a GRAND BIG THANKS TO THE FAMILY FRIENDS AND FOLKS Ive met at San Diego Pride. All that you do, will show brightly. SHare this new post to others if your reading.