Last Friday was so eventful. At a student’s birthday lunch, some of us shared feelings and even shed a tear or two. That night, during our movie time, the Lions surprised Cameron with a dance, birthday cake, balloons, and presents.

These students have appreciated so much. Something as simple as a paper flower has helped me understand their gratitude and sincerity.

Sooooo, this is what I want to do this week!:

I want to have a meal with the students I haven’t shared one with.

I want to tell my class how proud I am of their progress and dedication.

I want to have a lychee and mango drink from Seven Cup.

I want to go with my favorite Dragons to the haunted house.

I want to practice a dance I will perform with a student during the talent show.

I want to buy the calligraphy book for the student who expressed how much he loved writing and reading classical Chinese.

I want to smile at every student that I see.

I want to go get that Chinese massage with Miriam and Tony.

I want to binge on dumplings. Again. And not get sick.

I want to have those very thin noodles.

I want to see another pair of DEM JEANS.

I want to sleep.

I want to tell my students my age.

I want to buy the fried rice baby a toy, or an ice cream.

I want to people watch and be a creep with my camera.

I want spicy egg fried rice with tofu.

I want to give a student another Spanish lesson.

I want to not get sick.

I want to decide if I’ll get a haircut before I leave China.

I want to learn ancient Chinese secret.

I want to remember everything.

I want to teach someone the phrase ‘haters gonn’ hate!’.

I want to tell them how big of an impact they have had in my life, and that I’ll never forget them.

-Christian

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