Day 62: Wo xi huan ne -- I like you

This evening consisted of pretty good, and also rather funny, events. Firstly, we went to Chinese class, like we do every week. However, our new coordinator Rainy just started teaching it, so things were run a little differently but were equally as great. When I mentioned that we had a series of funny events, I didn't mean that Chinese class itself was funny. What is funny is when our group tries to say each word Rainy gives us, while also saying it in sync. Mostly, all you hear is a loud jumble of words and sounds that we each think the word should sound like, and the faint sound of Rainy giggling happily in the background. We must sound terrible, this language is a tricky one. However, she is still so patient with us and always willing to help, I absolutely love her. I love learning from her and the other coordinators, they are so good to us.

Secondly, Jenna and I gave sir Konner a hair cut, with just scissors, not a buzzer. I was actually quite nervous, I had never been trusted to do this on a boy before. I know I cut Lexi's hair a while back, but with girls, you just have to trim the ends and make everything look even. Boys hair is just a whole different story. Anyways, Jenna and I tag teamed the hair cut: I combed the layers and sectioned the hair pieces as she cut away. It turned out quite well, actually; I was pleasantly surprised. However, all that really matters though is that he was satisfied and we weren't hated; life is good.

Lastly, Jenna, Lexi, and I skyped with Carmelo and his roommate, Jay, tonight. At first, we just chatted and caught jp, it had been a few days since we last spoke. Then, like always, the jokes came out. we began teaching them funny English phrases, which led to them teaching us Chinese phrases, and them asking to "can I ask to be your boyfriend for this while, now, maybe?" or something along those lines. And their faces when they say funny things like that kill me. As always, some things tend to get lost in translation, but their English is incredible and it's always fun to chat with them. It will be so fun to have Carmelo with our group in Beijing, I can't wait!