Since I found out, back in February, that I would have the opportunity to travel across the world, I really haven't had a chance to just sit back and soak it all in. And seems as though every person that I tell is MORE excited than I am for the chance to cook at the Olympics. Don't get me wrong, I am stoked for this opportunity, I just don't thing that it has hit me yet. In just thirteen short days I will be boarding a plane in Chicago, and flying 14 hours, across the Pacific Ocean, in between two people that I don't know, to a place I have never been, surrounded by people who don't speak my language. It's a lot to wrap my big, fat head around, I don't think It will happen until I step off that plane.
The funniest thing about this whole experience is the reaction that I get from the people that I tell. I have noticed that there are three responses people will have...
A. "Really!?!!? That great! You must be so excited!"
B. "Wow! You'll probably meet your future wife over there!"
C. "You better bring your bulletproof vest. Aren't you afraid of terrorist attacks?"
Reaction A is what I expect from people, reaction B sounds pretty good (I'm not ruling anything out :) ), but reaction C really irritates me. I don't get a C reaction from most people, but every time that I do I just want to slap these people around a little bit. 1.) You don't say that to someone who is about travel across the world for the first time. 2.) I can see that these people have been watching too many Mid-Michigan news programs, and have NO idea what is happening in Beijing to prepare for the games. It is totally transforming itself into the perfect destination for the Olympics. But the news programs only want to talk about all of the negative stories that surround China, and it gives us a bad impression.
The people of China are committed to making this the best Olympic games ever. I have read countless articles that support this statement. And you know what? This makes me even more excited to travel to China. I found this video on YouTube, and it gives me chills every time that I watch it! I am going to share in the excitement of the Chinese people, and I am going to do my part in making the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, the best, and biggest sporting event ever!!!
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6 comments:
Really?!?! That's great! You must be sooo excited!!! Ha! I do recall uttering those exact sentiments. Enjoy your last week at work and we'll talk soon. Jen
You won't be busy working...but I'm sure you'll be busy looking for your dream wife. Maybe you two can eat bugs on a stick together while drinking a shot made from turtles blood and heart (oh wait...thats in Japan)...how romantic!!
I hope you can keep this up while your there. Without my apartment buddy around, I'm gunna have to read this outloud and comment and pretend like I'm having a conversation with you.
Bad ass!! Congratulations man!
What jackass said something about terrorist ... hmmm let me guess I've heard the name and he has many boats... oh well good luck on the wife thing the 1/3 rule is bound to come into play .... and if not a wife a chance to score a little asian tail over the next couple of months is expected just watch out for the one's into scat play... I don't want to receive an email from ry guy with you in it. If I don't see you before you leave have a great time!
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Chris,
Good luck and I hope you get to see some of the competitions and really enjoy your time in China. Thank you for including me and I will try t o check your site regularly. Will be thinking of you on 8.8.08 when the Games begin.
Sincerely,
Nathan
YES! I finally found your blog! I am going to read the entire thing right now....
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