By the time you read this, I am probably on my way back to the U.S. I've had an incredible time here and am a little sad to leave. I've seriously considered living here long term and I think this trip has solidified my decision.
Beijing is like a prepubesent kid who is growing faster than his body can handle. So many things have changed in Beijing that locals don't even know how to get around. In the past year, shopping malls, restaurants, bars, and tourist attractions have popped up faster than Hollywood divorces. And what happens to a kid that grows too fast? Hormone inbalance and mental instability. I feel like that's the state that Beijing is in right now. It's still balancing the ancient and the modern, the old and the young, and the right and the wrong. What a great time to watch Beijing grow up.
When I get back to NY, I will post all the pics and videos that I didn't have a chance to upload. I promise!
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Say.. this is way off topic, but where do we sign up for the "Chinese Phrase of the Day?" .. I need some new material to irritate my teacher with!
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