Connecting to the Chinese

In the last few weeks I have been jobless, as such I am doing the best I can to prepare for the year ahead of me. I got a hold of a set of pimsleur Learn Mandarin Chinese. A side note for anyone who is looking to learn a language for work or fun Pimsleur is the BEST solution out there. It does not teach the best vocabulary but what you learn you know. You learn to think in the new language instead of just repeating memorized phrases.

But that is enough of that. But I have been working hard to prepare. I have been studying Chinese. Also the act of searching the internet for new penpals has paid off and made many new friends in Wuhan, Bejing, Shanghai, well basically all over China. People to practice Chinese with, people to learn the culture from. It has been wonderful to learn so much from them. I have also been told that I will likely be the ONLY American at the University. I can only hope!

Also as I am jobless it means I have a lot of time on my hands. As such I have been looking to improve other skills. I have een learning magic tricks. After all magic is a great ice breaker, and an international language. Everyone likes a magician right? I know two tricks, but there is much more to learn!

I learned about cell phones in China. I definantly need one, according to my Chinese friends. And it does not sound expensive. My friends told me it is not expensive. So hopefully it transferes to American Dollars.

I have made doctors appointments and a trip to go get a visa. I have tickets. I am getting webcams for myself and family. Seems like there is nothing left but to go!