Whats that Hailey? You're in China? Why yes, yes I am.
It's actually pretty weird when I sit and think about it. I'm in China! Surrounded by millions of Asians! And it's awesome. So I flew to LA, then from LA I met up with Hannah (one of my best friends that's teaching in china with me) and some of the other teachers and we all flew to Korea. 13 hour flight. I thought it was going to be hell but actually it was pretty wonderful. I popped in two advil an hour before we all boarded and I was already half asleep by the time I got on the plane. And then I woke up when breakfast was being served. A wonderful meal of hard sausages and soggy tater tots with some OK eggs. But it was better than the Korean option. I couldn't understand what it was called but it sounded like porridge. But trust me, it wasn't. And then from there we flew to Hong Kong which was about 3 hours. And I slept the first half of that plane ride. Which was when they served lunch, of course. I was probably better off anyways. But these airline hostesses are so cute! They looked like porcelain dolls. Curse these Asians and their nice skin and hot bods. Haha.
I know you are all wondering it, so I'll just tell you. I am going to marry an Asian. Probably not one straight from china (you're welcome Mother) but I will marry one. Seriously right after I stepped off the plane in Hong Kong I was overwhelmed by trendy Asian men with nice hair and black rimmed glasses. It's insane. People dress so classy here, I love it. Not everyone, but a good amount. The smell here is a little overwhelming. It kinda makes me sick to my stomach but I guess you would get used to it if you lived here. Some places it's not so bad, but then you turn a corner and almost puke. No worries I haven't yet.
Last night we went to Victorias peak. You take this tram thing up to a really high building on a hill that overlooks all of Hong Kong. It was pretty amazing. The buildings are extremely high and close together. You couldn't even see any roads it was so packed. But the lights were so cool and one buildings lights kept changing colors. I want that for my house. It would be the sweetest thing ever! Don't stop me mom, I'm doing it.
This morning I got to go to the Hong Kong temple! It was pretty amazing. All the people working there were really sweet and courteous. The jumpsuits we're a bit on the smaller side, considering we're not 5 feet tall, but they ended up being alright. I have a feeling it's going to be a bit hard finding clothing that is long enough. But we'll just see, it should be an adventure! I want to come home looking like a Chinese person. Well obviously not LOOKING like one. That's quite impossible, don't be ridiculous. But I love they way they dress here. I've already had about 3 people laugh at me for not understanding Chinese. Laugh it up people, I'll soon be able to understand you. Maybe. And the tram here is super nice! The New York subway doesn't even compare to this one. There's no graffiti on the wall, it has air conditioning down there and inside the tram the map lights up on where the next stop is. Pretty sweet. It gets a bit crowded sometimes.. well actually pretty much most of the time. And I've gotten pretty friendly with some people I would rather not.
But anyways so far it's been great; I'm excited to go the light show tomorrow night and then to Beijing. Farewell my fellow Americans. Until next time.
