It was a good thing too because in my "free" time, I've been packing my own apartment, planning for T.Matt's arrival in Beijing and trying to savor every last China experience.
The Cut
The only real "big news" from this week (and for some, it is big news) was my hair cut! For the last week or so, I've been waking up with my pillow and hair being wet from sweat. If that's not an indication to get a haircut, I don't know what is! This Thursday, Ty, Cari, Joy, Faith and I had a hair-cutting PARTY!
We went to a salon and I received the nicest hair treatment of my life! It started with a shampoo/massage, followed by a great haircut from a guy who really knew what he was doing, then back the the shampoo/longer massage, then back to get my hair dried/styled. It was awesome (and all for under $6.00)! Here are the results:
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Next Month
To my loyal followers, I'm not sure how much I will be blogging over the next month. Things are going to be crazy to say the least! Here's a peak of my extremely tentative schedule:
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17: School Ended! | 18: (Today) | 19: I Leave For Beijing | 20: T.Matt Arrives |
| 21: In Beijing | 22: In Beijing | 23: In Beijing! | 24: In Beijing | 25: In Xi'an | 26: In Xi'an | 27: In ? |
| 28: In ? | 29: In ? | 30: In Hong Kong | JULY 1: In Shanghai | 2: T.Matt Leaves :( | 3: In Beijing | 4: In Beijing |
| 5: In Beijing | 6: In Beijing | 7: In Beijing | 8: Parents Arrive! | 9: In Beijing | 10: In Beijing | 11: In Beijing! |
| 12: In Beijing! | 13: In Beijing! | 14: In Xi'an | 15: In Xi'an | 16: In Xi'an | 17: In Xi'an | 18: In Xi'an |
| 19: In Xi'an | 20: In Xi'an | 21: In Shanghai | 22: In Shanghai | 23: In Shanghai | 24: In Shanghai | 25: In Shanghai |
| 26: In Shanghai | 27: In Shanghai | 28: In Hong Kong | 29: Leave for USA! | 30 | 31 | AUGUST 1 |
Countdown...?
The list has grown short- my time in China is almost over!
I leave for Beijing: 22 Hours
T.Matt's Arrival in Beijing: 40 Hours
T.Matt and me meeting for our last visit together- Boston! (Winter of 2007)
Parents Arrival in China: 19 Days... wait, WHAT?! When did that happen!!! Can't wait to see you two!
My Return Flight to USA: 38 Days
A whole year- wow! To all my readers who have been following my adventures- I can't thank you enough. It means a lot to know that people actually read this!
6 comments:
Brad,
It has been fabulous reading your blog for a whole year now. You are a very talented writer and every story kept my interest. Have safe travels for the next month and a half and I'll look forward to a lively party when you return. You know your family will host one I'm sure. Oh boy...another player for Wednesday night poker......
Robin
(Andrew's mom)
Enjoy the friendly weekly poker tournaments now because when I get back- it's going to get a whole lot more competitive. I'll be jobless and not afraid to take money from the family!
Thanks for reading Robin!
Brad, Cograts on making it!!! I mean, I knew you would, but it's an amazing accomplishment!
the haircut party was awesome!!! have fun in beijing. see you in a few days!
I will miss reading of your adventures! I can't believe you've already been there for a whole year, doesn't it just seem like yesterday that we were all eating at the Tides? How excited are you to head home and be with your family? How exciting!
Hey Brad! It's been great getting a good laugh from your stories from time to time - amazing how time flies! Enjoy the "final hours" and give a thought or two to keeping the blog up wherever life leads you next ... I have a feeling it will be no less exciting!
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