From Krystal - June 30

Oh my goodness this weekend was amazing.

Friday, the girls went to the party that they have every month for foreigners. We meet a lot of people there. This hotel named the Century Hotel hosts this party once a month for the foreigners here in Zibo and there are many people that are well known in this area. I met a Mississippian, how cool is that, that is from West Point and has been here for a long time.

There were people from all over the world and that was exciting to see them. We entertained them by signing The Temptations "My Girl", it was so funny because the keys were in the wrong place so it kind of confused me on the song. I was like, "I know this song, I have seen this movie so many times why are the keys messed up." But I had to gather myself and remember that I am in a foreign country so they will play the song the way the know it, but it was fun.
I also went to my host family's house and that was awesome. We went to the city Ji Nan, better known for its springs, to the park. The springs were so beautiful. I wish that everyone could have been there with me. I have never seen a place so scenic and so full of positive energy like I did this weekend. It made me think of peace, love, joy, happiness and all the other positive words you could think of. To see how the water in the springs were coming from underneath the ground was a sight. There were many koi fish in the springs that I felt like I was in heaven for those four hours. I must say that I know that Beijing is well known for its culture but I promise you that you have never seen a place like this. I walked into a cave that looked like I was underground, but I was above ground and the spring in this cave was gushing out so much CLEAR water you would not believe. Also while I was at the park there were random people taking pictures of me, which was so weird, asking my host mother if they could take a picture with me, I felt so good.

My host family also dropped a bomb on me and told me that this was the last weekend that I will see them and that was really bad. This weekend was a good one and I wish that this feeling could have lasted a lifetime. I know that I will always remember this trip and especially this weekend. This was the best weekend so far for me and I am in a HAPPY PLACE right now!!