Making Jiaozi

Yes, I'm still alive.  Things have been so busy here.  We go to winter break in two days.  I'm so excited to go back to Baan Santisuk and see my sister in Krabi, Thailand.  I'm also so calm going into the job fair.  I know God will open doors and place us where He wants us next year.  It's such an exciting time in our lives, so much change!

When I left for China my mom wanted me to learn how to make Chinese food.  I'm afraid I have left her disappointed, but it is not for lack of trying.  The other weekend one of my students had me over to her house to teach me how to make jiaozi (dumplings).  It was so much fun. She is darling and her mom and grandma are precious.  They had a whole spread for me. 

 

The whole process is actually very time consuming.  It isn't hard, but folding each jiaozi is a feat in itself. I was told I did very well.  I'm not sure if they were just being nice or what, but I was very proud of mine.

I thought all we were having was jiaozi, which was perfectly fine because I could eat about 20 of them.  I was shocked to see all this food being put on the table.  There were some interesting options, but I sucked it up and ate it because I didn't want to be rude.  Let's just say I'll stick with jiaozi. :)

Non-Mom Bloggers....Can I Get a ?

I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner with other non-mom bloggers.  I started my blog when I decided I was going to teach internationally in China.  I wanted to keep my friends and family updated and use it to record all the places I went and experiences I had. 

I'll be the first to admit I'm not the most loyal blogger, but I try.  So here are 10 things about me if you're stopping by: 

1. I teach 5th grade at Dalian American International School in Northeast China. 

2. I came here to get away from guys and find myself...God has a funny sense of humor because it was here in China I met the love of my life, Jess.  We are engaged and are getting married next summer. 



3. I have a hard time not laughing when people fall.

4. I'm a Christian, I try to live everyday sharing Christ's love and grace. 

5. I played basketball at Furman University in Greenville, SC.  I love basketball and miss it so much.  One of the top things I miss from living abroad is the lack of sports I get to watch/go to. 

6. I 'm the youngest of 5 children and have the most amazing family ever. 


7. I hate tomatoes...but love ketchup. 

8. I love traveling, but flying isn't my favorite.  I refuse to let the fear of crashing and burning take over keep me from doing things I want. :)



9. I love all things chocolate (except a chocolate tomato if they exist...yuck)

10. I'm an avid reader...right now I'm reading The Book Thief and Same Kind of Different as Me. 

That's all I got folks...random?  Yes, but all true I promise :)