New Year, Old Me

It's been a while since I've posted; but, in the spirit of the recently passed Chinese New Year, I will post some thoughts about life this semester. I'm disappointed with returning to America. While I was in Hangzhou studying, I really thought that coming back to the States would be an awesome occasion. Instead I found that sometimes I felt more comfortable living in China (and ironically it has nothing to do with the cost of living). It may be the difference between city and country life. Oxford, Mississippi is such a very rural place to call "home", as it feels more "home" than "home" really does. Sometimes that's good: the slow pace of weekends, sunny afternoons with not a lot to do, watching squirrels fight in the yard or birds chasing each other through the bushes. The call of nature can be relaxing for sure.

But the pace of the city tugs at me. I never thought my personality fit in such a "small" place like Mississippi. Of course that's not to say my personality is "big" (because that would be too easily egotistical), but alas I miss the city. My mind often wanders back to China, what my friends or loved ones are doing there, and when I can definitely return. I worry it might be detracting from my school work, but that's another topic altogether.





I've never really liked schoolwork...





Ever...






So I guess it's a new year with new hopes, dreams, and ideas... and the same old me.