SUPERSHORT tired edition
Day Thirteen. gehhhhhhhhhh
Nothing too special about today. Well there was, but there wasn't too much to say about it.
But anyway! Yesterday after I posted my entry, Mr and Mrs Shi took me outside into this place where it was really open and it was like a circular stage, and they brought this really big box with fireworks in it. and then Mr Shi ran out into the middle and put it down and lit the firework.
I thought it was going to be one of those little sprinkly ones, the not-so-exciting ones.
IT WAS HUGE!
it was like Fourth of July, only I was allowed to be a lot closer this time, and all around us (since we were in a parking lot too), car alarms went off and it was really noisy. And then a police officer came and watched us (to my surprise, he did not tell us to STOP), and even got us a big flashlight so that Mr and Mrs Shi could get the fireworks lit better.
A few people stopped and just stared at the big BOOMS in the sky and it made me happy because it was all for *me*! =)
And eventually one of the fireworks caught the grass on fire and they had to put the fire out before it caused any damage.
Yup...
...
...but NOW for TODAY!
Oh, gotta make this fast.
SO first we went to LiDa.
Today we were supposed to interview people for our science surveys.
Me Kathleen and Angela were all in the same group and we interviewed 50 students all together.
and then we just hung out.
Like, for the whole day.
We got to go shopping and hang out outside and eat countless popsicles and sing songs until we got sick (of the popsicles). And of course the students stared at us a lot.
it was really fun, but if we got to go into the classes and see what the LiDa students were doing i would like that a lot more.
And then after that we all had a big group picture with everyone!
And then we left for the banquet.
Only Mrs Shi, who was driving me and Katie took a wrong turn into a one way lane, and we went straight before finding that out and we had to reverse drive a really long way. And then we got stuck and then after that a lot of people got mad and finally we got back on track.
The banquet was fun.
We took countless pictures and talked with lots of people and made new friends and ate really good food! But for some reason Mrs Shi was really tired and we had to leave at 7:15, even though the banquet ended at 8:30. i REALLY wanted to stay and got really upset.
(I won't blame anybody here.)
**BLAME GOES HERE**
aaaaaaanyway.
And that's that.
Short and disappointing.
Well actually it's because i'm talking to Mr and Mrs Shi about my family background and yeah. it's late.
Niggght!
~~~Reporter Poh
I really appreciate that you publish both your ups and downs (as well as everything in between). You all have been gone a long time & lots happens. I hope that you are able to look back at all of this in 10 years with gratitude for everything. Safe travels home!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing go-away Fireworks Party !!! I wish I could be part of it :-) The Shi family has done an excellent job of hosting you. I am sure you are grateful and touched.
ReplyDeletePoor Mrs Shi, I think she was all stressed out because of the wrong turn she made. I'm glad that you made it to the banquet and Mrs. Shi was able to retreat early for some well-deserved rest. A GPS loaded with Suzhou and Shanghai maps sounds like an appropriate gift for his dear family........
I think you made a wise choice by cutting short your blog and spending time to chat with the Shi family. I believe your short stay is an eventful but life-enriching experience for you and the Shi family.
See you soon.
L. Poh
Reporter Poh, we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. And, yeah, HUGH fireworks all for you, that really made your special day (despite the car alarms and fire!). :)
ReplyDeletehi, Alex!! wow your trip sounds so amazing!! *wishing i were with* but yes, Julia gave me the website and so glad she did! Have a good time, my Reporter Poh!!! ILY Leah
ReplyDeleteVery funny, Alex. I'll miss your humorous narrative. Maybe you can resume blogging when you get home.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex,
ReplyDeletehum...another encounter with a police officer, at least he was a helpful one. Ms. Shi must be a very skillful driver had to reverse drive such a long distance:) Thankfully you guys made it to the banquet for some good food:).
You are finally tired of popsicles, now that's a good sign that you are more than ready to come home for some healthy carrot sticks, celery sticks and cheese sticks. :)
How thoughtful of Mr. Shi and his family to give you your very own 4th of July like fireworks show in April. What an awesome treat! so very cool. I hope someone had a camera handy for the kodak moments. I can just see your face.:)
Yes, we do have disppointments from time to time, let's hope you don't get them very often. okay?
Give yourself a pat on your back for your faithfulness on updating the blog so we can catch a glimpse of all the adventures.
Hope you can get some rest on the flight home. See you real soon.
Love ya, Mom
Fly home safely!!! Can't wait to see you all again, and hear more about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteMs. Bee