Friday, March 20, 2009

is it bad that i feel a little over it...

So, it's Saturday morning and I'm over it. I am not angry, I am not sad, I'm just over it! Last night was maybe the most boring night of my life. Really, I got home from school at four o'clock, went for a bike ride, in which my chain broke and I had to walk it home (seriously, what is up with my bike?).  I think it is rough to be in a new town and not really know what there is to do. We live in a dorm where we have to be in by 11pm.  It's not that I have any desire to go party til the wee hours of the night, I think I just want that freedom. So, my homework to you all is to think of awesome, creative ideas for 7 girls to do in a foreign country :)  The hilite of my week was when on of my students came up to me and said, "Jessica, I just want you to know that you have had an influence on my life. I feel so comfortable to speak English in your class. Usually, I am stressed out and do not have fun in school, but in your class it is much more calm and I have a very fun time!" Ah, success! Thank God! It's those experiences that make a boring Friday night bearable!  Another fun little story is that all the trees have been cut down in this town...maybe it is for pruning for next season...but it's so ugly to look at! Literally, all the trees are tall with nubs!  Sad! So, I was just thinking, "Where is the beauty in Fu Xin?" A still, small voice said, "It's in their faces." This is only too true! Their faces, all of them, happy, sad, angry, their faces are BEAUTIFUL! They hold stories, heartache, and joys that I will never know, but they are beautiful. Last weekend I went to the park with my friends to 'workout' (there is excercise equipment everywhere) and we met twins! It was probably the cutest thing I have ever seen! It reminded me of one of my good friends back home who just had twin boys...it was just a little reminder of home. One more thing, I see your faces all the time! All of you. It is the weirdest phenomenon, but all over the world there are people of all different ethnicities that have the same face as people you know back home. The other day, I realized that one of my students looks just like a friend from church! It's hilarious! On my last trip to China I went to Inner Mongolia and we were in the middle of no where, and there was the Asian David Duchovney!  (ps, no idea how to spell his name!) Anyway, I love you all and miss you, but maybe I will see you today in a beautiful Asian face!

8 comments:

  1. Jessica, I guess you are getting it; the reason you are there. Sometimes distractions are removed from our life so that we can see what we are meant to see. You are seeing the true beauty of China. I guess you'll have to get your markers out and start coloring. LOve you always, mom

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  2. Jessica you are getting it; the reason you are there. Sometimes distractions & what is familiar to us are removed so that we can see what we are really meant to see. We look for the familiar and miss the significant & most valuabe right in front of our eyes. much love, mom

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  3. That is so beautiful! I wish I were there. I received an email from someone looking to promote a real estate event for buyers in CHINA!! :) Right as my mind was there with you, I got that email and thought,"Hmmm, am I supposed to go???" Anyway, it is much more complicated that it would seem, but I'm so happy to hear that you are begin affirmed by your students. I noticed that my previous comment and one from your dad was removed. Any idea why that would be? We are allowed to talk about Jesus, right? :) I don't get it.

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  4. Jessica,

    I wish I could be there with you! Right after I posted a comment the other day, I received an email from someone who was trying to get participation for a real estate buyer's event in CHINA!! I thought, "Hmmm...am I supposed to go?" I wish it wasn't so complicated to really do it. Anyway, I am glad to see that you are being affirmed by your students. What a "pick me up" that must have been for you. I noticed that my previous post was deleted by the administrator. I wonder why that would be. We are allowed to talk about Jesus, right? I don't get it. Jeni

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  5. Jessica, I just met your father at Destiny Sun. 3/30. I have a friend named Greg that is close to Bejing and am trying to reach him. He too is teaching english. I haven't heard from him in a while but will give him your info and maybe he can be of help or vice-versa. He has been there for almost 2 years. Bye for now and God Bless!

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  6. Jessica, I don't know if my comment went through so here it is again. I met your Dad yesterday at Destiny. He gave me your Blog. Awesome! My name is Jeff and I have a friend named Greg who lives in Bejing for the last 2 years. He also teaches english. I am trying to get your info to him so you could dialog and maybe help each other. God Bless you and yours. Talk later!

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  7. this is the third attempt, my name is Jeff. I met you father Mark yesterday at Destiny. He gave me this info so I thought I could introduce you to a friend named Greg who has been living in Bejing for the last two years teaching english. Maybe you two could help each other or just share how God is moving in your lives. I am trying to reach him and if it is God's will you will meet. God Bless and good bye for now. jeff

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  8. Hello my name is Jeff. I spoke to your father at Destiny yesterday. What you are doing is awesome. My friend Greg is in Bejing and I am trying to reach him so you may be able to share your faith and stories. He has been there for two year. God Bless and good bye for now.

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