1. I have been to China/Thailand and back home! I had an absolutely fabulous time visiting Heather for 5 weeks. I had no idea that 5 weeks could go by soooo quickly!!! It felt far too short, and I may have left some of my tears in the airport ;) I could have easily stayed for another 5 weeks; I loved living life out there and reconnecting with my sister again. Those times seem far too few! I also really enjoyed the chance that I had to get to know Heather's housemates. It was a great experience, and I miss them tons too. I accidentally left one of my shirts in China (and didn't notice that I had) and received it in a package last week. Not only was my shirt in there, but cards from Heather and her housemates as well as recipes from the time that I spent with them and other Chinese things such as wet wipes (the Chinese ones are packaged really nicely!!), Chinese soda crackers (a great snack), flavoured puffed corn (so addictive and tasty!), a really pretty scarf, and other lovely items. The package absolutely made my day! Next time I visit I won't accidentally forget something...I'll purposely leave something there so that they have to send me a package!!!! Also, while we were in Thailand, we stayed at a resort where we were the only guests! That was actually quite enjoyable :) I have posted pictures at the end of my time in China and Thailand.
2. I got a job! I was looking before I left for my trip, but while I was gone I actually secured a job. I have a position guaranteed to me until August 2013. This is an absolute blessing and I am loving where I am right now! I also am really enjoying my work; I work with awesome people who are always willing to help me out when I have questions or concerns.
3. I graduated :) I finally am finished my B.N., and now have a parchment to prove it!! My grad day was lots of fun; my class planned a dinner and little ceremony after the ceremony that the university put on. It was a great time to connect with my classmates before we all went our separate ways. Amazingly enough, all 46 of us have jobs! How awesome! We are all very fortunate and have much to be thankful for!
Let me leave you with some pictures...unless I said it's taken by me, Heather took the pictures!
Heather and I on the Great Wall of China (taken by me)
The Great Wall
On the bus...this one must have been fairly empty because there was room for me to back up and take this picture :) (taken by me)
With my Chinese tutor, Ruby (taken by me)
We had the BEST Kung Pao Chicken here! (Besides the stuff that Heather made for us at home....)
In the same restaurant
Pineapple on a stick...mmmmm!!!
With Abigail; one of Heather's housemates
With Eliana; one of Heather's housemate's foster children
On the beach in Thailand (taken by me)
Beach in Thailand
Our last day together in Thailand
Beautiful!
