I have a lot to be thankful for this year. First - my family who has supported me through this crazy adventure called life. Thank you for being here for me even when we are so far away. Second - my new friend, Theresa. This girl has for real been a life saver in this country and is the most perfect roommate. I lucked out in getting T to experience this with. Third - my best friend, Jessi, who is always here for me to talk to, complain to, cry to, laugh with, and then some. And fourth - my experience. Even though not every moment is filled with glee, I am so lucky to have been given this opportunity. China has changed my life, my outlook, my perspective. The people here are so loving and accepting. I have really been blessed this year (so of course, thanks be to God who makes this all possible).
Theresa and I celebrated Thanksgiving (yesterday since we are in the future here) by taking the day off work just to hang out. We slept in a little and watched some movies. We got in a workout and did our grocery shopping. I drank the most delicious Gingerbread Cookie Latte at Costa Coffee. After spending the day together we journeyed out to the Renaissance Hotel for a delicious evening dinner. I overate for sure and stuffed myself to the brim. My dessert plate literally overflowed and my smile was just as grande. It was so great being in a room full of Americans again. We listened in on conversations and even had a small one with the diners next to us. We took many trips to the buffet and thoroughly enjoyed our American-style Thanksgiving. Here are some pictures (mostly of food):
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| Turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, bread, ribs |
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| Delicious pumpkin soup! |
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| Creme brulee, berry cake, pumpkin pie? (not great), brownie/cupcake, berry stuff |
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| Two very satisfied laowais! |
Mandarin lesson:
Tǔ'ěrqí
土耳其 (turkey) Nánguā
南瓜 (pumpkin) Mǎlíngshǔ
马铃薯 (potato)
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