Today was our first Chinese painting class, and I was tasked with learning how to write my Chinese name. Sounds simple enough... It's only two Chinese characters...
Well, after writing it about 25 times, I can honestly say Chinese painting is going to be no easy task. Everything is so precise, so clean. Maybe I'll get better. Eventually...
After class, I met with my group and we prepared for the Dragon Boat Race. We had prepared the mandatory dragon head and tail, which were to be worn by the people in the front and back. I drew the dragon head, Charity drew the tail, and Mandy colored them up with markers.
Then the race began! Our team of 5 had to squat down in a line and carry the dragon body, all while waddling like ducks. There were 2 challenges: one was passing a rubber band from person to person using straws in our mouths, the other was eating a slice of watermellon. We beat t
he other team we raced against, but fell short of placing top 3 out of 13 teams.
The race was fun, but it had to be about 100 degrees outside. So I headed back to clean up, then took off towards the cafeteria with Charles. And who should I see at the cafeteria? My group (minus Min, plus No-No and Iris). I taught them the English names of all of their favorite cartoon and movie characters, they quizzed me over what eye shapes I liked... The usual...
Anyway, today was great! I had some free time to relax tonight and studio is in the morning. So I'm going to get some rest...
Well, after writing it about 25 times, I can honestly say Chinese painting is going to be no easy task. Everything is so precise, so clean. Maybe I'll get better. Eventually...
After class, I met with my group and we prepared for the Dragon Boat Race. We had prepared the mandatory dragon head and tail, which were to be worn by the people in the front and back. I drew the dragon head, Charity drew the tail, and Mandy colored them up with markers.
Then the race began! Our team of 5 had to squat down in a line and carry the dragon body, all while waddling like ducks. There were 2 challenges: one was passing a rubber band from person to person using straws in our mouths, the other was eating a slice of watermellon. We beat t
he other team we raced against, but fell short of placing top 3 out of 13 teams.The race was fun, but it had to be about 100 degrees outside. So I headed back to clean up, then took off towards the cafeteria with Charles. And who should I see at the cafeteria? My group (minus Min, plus No-No and Iris). I taught them the English names of all of their favorite cartoon and movie characters, they quizzed me over what eye shapes I liked... The usual...
Anyway, today was great! I had some free time to relax tonight and studio is in the morning. So I'm going to get some rest...
I want to take the Chinese painting class. I know painting is not your thing, but I think I would like it. I wish I could have seen the race too, it sounds pretty entertaining. I miss you. Have fun.
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