Half Way Done

So, soon I am getting ready to go to my Speaking Class midterm test. It's weird to think that I'm halfway done with my semester here. Sometimes it feels like more and sometimes it feels like less. I have two other tests this week, but this one is probably the one I'm most worried for. At least I'm getting it over with first I guess? Soon we will see how well my Chinese has come along, or at least how lazy I've been. I'm one of those people who kind of tends to absorb things easily, so sometimes I don't really try that hard, but with Chinese we just keep learning MORE and MORE words. I start learning the new ones and forgetting the old ones. I feel like a sponge that is almost at it's saturation point. The good thing is that after these tests, we have a long weekend, a class trip, and a trip to Beijing. So I will get a little bit of a break from the cramming. Hopefully the words will settle into the little crevices of my brain to stay for good.

I guess you could say I'm getting a little home sick. I'm definitely not sad all the time or anything, just longing for some familiar creature comforts. I did get an amazing package from my mother, whom I know will be reading this, so THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! once again. You kick butt at being a Madre. It definitely made my day. :D .....I think what gets to me most here is still just sticking out so much. I like low key situations, not making a scene just by existing. It really strains me sometimes, but I try to be gracious. Still, even I'm not a saint (More speaking of my expectations of myself as opposed to others). So to blow off some steam, some friends and I went to Coco Club here this past weekend. There was a lot of people, a lot of smoke, and a lot of noise. I danced like a fool, drank two bottles of water, and sweated just as much. So much fun. So much for not sticking out :P

...wish me luck!