Date with the T

Last Friday to kick off my holiday break, I had an all-day date with my little T. We rode the bus down to my school to pick up my grades. Then headed off to Starbucks for yummy coffee and a HUGE doughnut. We met up with a friend for lunch and played at a playground for a while. Nothing overly special, but I just really enjoyed time with Tori.

Isn't that a HUGE doughnut? Since we ate lunch shortly after, this pretty much was her lunch.

Tori with my 汉语 Hanyu teacher (she teaches us the grammar and characters). My teacher was enthralled with Tori and amazed as Tori had a conversation with her all in Chinese.

Now I have to tell you an awkward thing for me. Everyone keeps asking how did in my classes. I then tell them that I did well. They pause and look at me expectantly waiting for me to tell them exactly how I did. Since the school doesn't really have a grading system that I am aware of (it is just the score), to tell them how I did I have to tell them the exact score. And I must confess that telling my exact score feels awkward like I am being prideful or bragging. Is it just me, or would that be awkward for anybody else?

I just have to say, don't I look like a giant? Ah, the reality of being 5'9" (or 1.75 m) in China. Often on the bus, I have a clear view over everyone's heads. The other day this random woman on the bus seriously did not come up beyond my chest. She kept smiling up at me and making conversation. I had to stoup down to hear her! :-D