Thursday, January 26, 2012
Maybe if I leave an hour before I actually need to leave for my morning commute, I can finally arrive at my internship on time.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Yesterday was the first day of Chinese New Year, and I didn’t even have time to sit down and blog about it! Chinese New Year is my favorite holiday, and for long-term readers of my blog, you’ll remember that I spent last Chinese New Year alone and in the hospital during my time abroad in Beijing. Fun times, I can reassure you. This year, my new year festivities were a remarkable improvement!
I spent late Sunday afternoon and evening preparing dishes I was going to cook for the New Year. Dumplings were a given, of course; they represent wealth for the new year. I’ve never made 饺子 (dumplings) on my own before as my mom always made them when I was growing up, but they turned out really well and I was very pleased. I also made orange chicken, broccoli and chicken stir fry, and green scallion pancakes.
Come Monday (the first day of the New Year) I had some friends come over and we rang in the New Year together over good food and wonderful company. While nothing beats being in Hong Kong with my family for Chinese New Year, spending it with some of my “school family” is the next best thing.
Happy Year of the Water Dragon, everyone!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Well, the last first week of classes for my undergrad has come and gone. It went pretty well, all things considered; I think this semester will shape up to be a pretty good one. I’m excited about all my classes, and I like all my professors. So, it seems as though things are aligning right for my final semester!
I start my internship on Monday, which I am very excited about. Monday is also the first day of Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year is my favorite holiday. I wish I could spend it in China or Hong Kong, but I’m still going to celebrate it in style in the US. Just not with fireworks, I suppose…
This past week, I also learned a lot about the power of friendships and the support of those that love you. Which I always knew about, but sometimes it’s good to be reminded of these things from time to time. 
