Higgly Piggly

Okay, lots to tell, but they are all short... Here goes!!

I forgot my headphones at home today... So no musical moments. *sad face. But fear not, the day was still quite nice.

I had four hours to kill in the middle of the day between teaching sessions. So I ate at McDonalds for the first time in China. It was pretty good. I had a spicy chicken sandwich. Then, I walked around ending up sitting on a bench reading my nook with coffee. I got two (i may or may not have a problem) and sipped for a little over an hour in the shade. twas so lovely. Then, when I was sick of sitting I headed for the busstop.... It was too early to go back to school, but I was bored. But rather than stop and wait for the bus I just kept going (I just felt like walking... twig; movie quote!) and after about 45 minutes I found myself back at school. I just walked in the sunshine and rather enjoyed myself. :) I was still early so I sat on a swing by the river and read some more.

On the bus after school I came to a conclusion. I'm fairly confident the term 'wizened old man' was coined by someone who visited China. There was an elder gentleman who was sitting next to me (well, I was standing, but you get the idea) and he had work worn hands, and his hat was on a little crooked and he looked well aged by the sun. The term 'wizened old man' popped into my head like I had read it out of a book. Which prompted me to think about some of the other old men I've encountered.... and it applies to them too. Even some of the old women fit. But I think a wizened old person would be sorta smiley... and the women here don't smile. Like ever... But the old men smile. Especially when you say 'nihow' or 'hello'...

Today at school we had a mini sports day. The kids did their dances for the parents. They all had on matching outfits... either shirts or track suits. Super cute. (I took pics.. they should be above)

I think thats all. Ummmm........  ........ ... .. . . . Yah.

Until next time.