well, back in beijing i've moved into the first apartment of my life. put simply, its great. (but of course that's before i've had to do any cleaning and upkeep stuff). my chinese roommate has also moved in, so we're holding it down. i've got my own food in the fridge: orange juice, watermelon, and hot sauce. i got dishes, chopsticks, and a coffee cup. a stove to boil water. a shower. a water heater that i have to turn on when i want to use it b/c if i leave it own i'll blow up or something according to my teacher. got a tv that i don't use but sometimes turn on. there's all kinds of hidden treasures left around the apartment too left behind be the old inhabitants: wireless headphones, some expensive liquor, rice, fans, and a sword.
it's exciting, but once our third roommate moves in it may get a little crowded. i've already told my chinese roommate that his smoking doesn't agree with my medical conditions. mosquitos seem to have made a quick invasion since we moved it. i've been noticing more dead cockroaches next to the cockroach traps. and i realized a little too late that toilet paper was not included amongst the all the treasures i've discovered.
but it's all about waking up, boiling some water for my instant coffee, steaming some frozen buns, sitting down in front of a blank tv, and enjoying. if only they had the boston globe in beijing.
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hey d, so after a summer of no-internet for me (i was at the los angeles urban project - which was amazing and life changing and i'll have to tell you about sometime), i'm back online and now able to read your blogs. and man, i miss you. i'm so happy for you and all that you're learning...it's kinda amazing how taking a step outside of our comfort zones and normal culture can really show you some powerful things about yourself and society too.
so most of us are back on campus now, kristin is moved into edinburgh already, and the school year is starting up...we've all been talking about how you'll be a wise sage when you get back (not that you weren't before =P ). the semester won't be the same w/out you and kristin around but i'm happy for all the experiences you guys are having/going to have. frick got me all excited the other day by saying "D IS HERE!" and i immediately was like DWANG?! but he meant david martin (who is also cool)...but yeah, i realized how much i miss you!
anyway, just thinking of you and i'm glad you're blogging =) love ya d~
hi davis! hope you're enjoying the motherland...
cockroaches! smoking! you'll have to burn everything you own before you come back. But enjoy the college life...
It is exciting to have your own flat and is even more exciting that it is in an international city! Life can be fun even without toilet paper.
hi i want to just repeat emi's comment without stuff about pomona and instead i'd like to insert stuff about edi. yup. and i love you and miss you. and you are already so wise, you might have to battle eliza the wise 2nd semester.
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