Judy has an assembly today. Her Pre-K class performed and did a great job. After school there’s a social activity for faculty and staff with lots of food. The end of the year is coming, and the “leaving” teachers all are talking about their new destinations. Deb and Graham, our Australian friends are headed to Cambodia next year. They have two bicycles given them by a “leaving” teacher last year. They have decided to give us their bikes when they leave. We’re excited to join the ranks of the “Beijing bikers” next fall.
My morning is spent getting my self-esteem lowered at the TT club. I’m improving, but two of the guys I played today worked me over pretty well. A 3rd guy I played was 89 years old. He didn’t move very fast, but he hit the ball really well. Every player has a different style with different spins and speeds. I’m beginning to recognize what’s coming, but I still don’t react fast enough and consistently enough. I’m having a blast figuring it out, though.
After a morning of getting pounded at the TT club, I went over to Sanlitun for lunch, and to buy some fake Nike tennis shoes at the Yashow Market. Later I went for a swim session, and then back to the apartment. I joined Judy at BISS after school for their get-together before meeting a group from BHSFIC. Several of the faculty members are going out to eat with some of the visiting chaperones from the visiting schools. I meet them at a Hot Pot restaurant, and we enjoy a great evening of talking about our experiences in China. After a year, there are lots of stories.