beijing, china, daughter, english language, family, father, memoir, stories, study abroad, writing, writings
In attempts at poetry and prose, journal of ambiguity, september 2009 on September 28, 2009 at 7:48 pm
I pictured how she must have sat there. Alone in the empty lobby next to a large window, staring at the rain puddles alongside the streets as they filled deeper. It was eleven o’clock; she was expected home an hour earlier. “Xiaojie. Neng gei ni jiao liang chuzu qiche ma?” asked the concierge. “Miss, can I call you a taxi?
You know it is a great thing to get your mail.I have been looking forward to hear from you for 1 month.Meanwhile,i have a little anxious.Because my writen English is poor,but just try to understand me as much as you can.Thanks.
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education, family, graduation, study abroad
In july 2009 on June 30, 2009 at 10:12 pm
A couple of weeks ago I made a 9pm call to my cousin Ashley, who also lives in Austin. I was out of town and realized that she would be leaving to Japan before I returned back to Austin to wish her well. I wanted to make sure to talk to her before she left.
Rewind.
A few years ago I visited my family in Van Vleck for Thanksgiving. My aunt was hosting a lunch in what used to be their BBQ restaurant, but now is a building used for such events. Most of our family was there. The room smelled of all sorts of holiday food, scents dancing and embracing each other through the air. This was the Thanksgiving when I discovered that my cousin Ashley was fascinated with anime. Read the rest of this entry »
