So, I’m waiting in the airport for my flight back to Wuhan (yay, lol) and I’m so glad that I decided to take this weekend to just chill out and relax. I didn’t do a smidgen of work or homework (I’ve started my Early Childhood Education Diploma, for those of you who didn’t know…so yes, I am officially a student again). I’m two weeks ahead in my course, which is kind of my goal. The course is 13 weeks and I want to finish it by the time I get home, or very soon after. Anyways, back to my weekend of leisure. I arrived Friday night in Xiamen to the gorgeous Seaview Resort. It was even nicer than the resort that we stayed at in Sanya in October. It was actually very comparable to the Fairmont, which was nice. I think that I’ve been having a lot of bad ‘China moments’ lately, it was nice to have a good experience. All I did that night was lay in bed and watch English TV and go on the internet…all luxuries when you are living in China J
The next day I had my wonderful breakfast which filled me up until dinner time. I spent the day lounging poolside and just soaking up the sun…literally, I got quite the tan in two days. I’m sure that my students are not going to be impressed with me, but whatever, hehe. After the pool I had a LONG shower under my luxury rain shower which I could have stayed under all day. I ventured out on the grounds and then across the street to the beach. The beach was so picturesque, and you could tell that this was a big destination place for Chinese people. The beach was lined with brides and grooms taking their wedding photos. It was a little ridiculous how many there were. It was nice just to walk along the endless beach and enjoy the sun, wind and water. After my stroll I went for an awesome seafood dinner at the restaurant in the hotel. Following dinner I treated myself to the spa and then called it a night.
Today I took advantage of having a good internet connection. I woke up earlier, had breakfast and then watched the Canucks game! It was so nice to enjoy the whole game, and what a game to watch. Brad and Dad were at the game too, which means I have a playoff towel waiting for me when I get home! Can’t wait. After that I took more advantage of my lovely internet and talked to riley for awhile and can’t believe that I’m discussing airport pick-up. I’m so excited to come home, I think that this experience that I’ve had here is really going to make me appreciate what I have at home, and I’m going to look back at this year as a blessing, even though it doesn’t seem like it at times. This weekend made me realize that I’ve got to go to so many places that I’ve never even heard of, nevermind thought of going to, so it’s quite neat to think where I was a year ago and where I am now.
I spent the remainder of the day at the pool and beach again. Had to soak it all in before it’s back to work tomorrow. Two more weeks and two teaching days. My last unit in PE is Volleyball outside…which is going to be torturous if the weather is hot, but at least it’s a sport I love and am knowledgeable about…unlike baseball, hehe. We’re starting to prep the grade 10’s for their English provincial, and then my drama kids will do a movement unit and end off with their music videos, which are always entertaining. We just finished off their commercials, and some were so funny. I’m so glad I took videos of them.
Whelp, only a few more blogs until I’m back to the homeland and you can all just talk to me in person about my adventures! Can’t wait!
Miss you all,
-Taryn
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