Okay, so maybe I am not in Beijing, so I shouldn't tell you 'Beijing huan ying ni' (which means 'Welcome to Beijing') ... but I am really into the Olympic Mascots, and their names spell that sentence out. So that's what you get.
Sorry for the one week hiatus, but life has been super hectic since Summer Vacation. (As I guessed it would be.) I was able to watch the opening ceremonies - twice! I watched them in Korean last Friday night on KBS, and then watched them when AFN broadcasted them the next morning. I thought they were stunning, both times. My favorite part was when they recreated traditional Chinese images with giant (human) printing blocks. But overall I was mostly impressed with the Chinese's ability to synchronize thousands of people into such intricate designs and choreography. It was beautiful! Since the games have started I have been keeping an Olympic medal count on the board in my classroom. I love to see the kids get excited when we update it together in the morning. Koreans are very competitive and it's so fun to be here for the games. Other than Beijing, I imagine Korea is one of the best places to watch the Olympics this year. They are doing very well in the overal standings, and everyone is very excited for the games. It's interesting. I have never been in a foreign country for the Olympics before. And for me, seeing the enthusiasm Koreans have for the Olympic Games emphasizes the real point of them... international competition and friendship. It makes me glad.
And in other news, my parents are in Korea. We're in Busan for the weekend ... but I will update with details of their trip another time.
GO USA!
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That is so cool that you are enjoying the Olympics so much in another country. Way to keep your kids excited about it too! (:
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