Getting Ready For China

I was encouraged by a couple of professors to create a blog. Not only do blogs allow me to practice writing skills, but it's a great way for my family, friends, and those who helped finance this trip to stay up to date with my progress before, during and after I head overseas.

I'm into my third month of Mandarin lessons. I'm just now starting to comprehend the basics. Most importantly we learned how to ask for directions to a bathroom and how to order a beer. All kidding aside, I have learned how to ask for help, directions, and various other essential questions.

On the journalism side of things, I was recently reassigned to men's and women's indoor volleyball. I don't know a heck of a lot about volleyball, but I'm sure I'll be well versed by the time August rolls around.

School is ending in just a couple of weeks. I can't believe I'm going to be a senior! Where does the time go?! There really isn't much else to report. I'm sure I'll have some great material for this blog once I get over to Beijing. I'm anxious to see how well I'll adjust to chopsticks and squat toilets.

Talk to you soon.