1 Day Left

So it's the wee hours of Sunday, the day before I leave and I'm almost all set to go. I still haven't finished packing which is pretty much my biggest thing to do. It's almost surreal, like I can't believe I only have one day left before I'm out of the country for almost 3 weeks. I can't wait to go though! Also, I'm traveling with my girlfriend who also has her own blog http://kaitlinallen.blogspot.com so feel free to check that out too and get another view on our trip to China.

The biggest worry for everyone seems to be the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the Swine Flu. Apparently, the Chinese government has been quarantining people who have slight fevers or show symptoms. Well I've been making sure I have a lot of sleep and vitamin C so I won't get sick. I'm not very worried about it, though some say I should be, but I don't find the use in getting worked up over something that most likely won't happen.

Well, I'm out for now, but check back soon as I will soon be making my first post from the People's Republic of China!! Get excited...

2 Weeks Left

So in two weeks I'll be leaving for China! I finished up my shopping and got most of the things I needed. I did get a pretty sweet digital camera (thanks Mom and Dad!) and many picture will be taken. I have already had one pre-departure class this past Friday. We were given the syllabus which states the course expectations and assignments for the class. I have another one coming up this Wednesday and I have to prepare a three minute presentation on one of our destinations, although I'm not quite sure which one I want to do.

I have yet to start writing in my journal, but I do intend on starting soon. Just to fill you all in on everything going on though, I'll tell you about what's up with me. I'm pretty anxious about leaving for China. I can't wait to leave and it's hard to be working and everything and not be thinking about my trip. I'm kind of stressed about packing my bags. I hate packing because I always worry that I'm going to forget something important. I'm also stressed about exchanging currency because I have lost my debit/ATM card and now I have to wait a week before I get it back. Other than that, I really really want to leave for China right now.

The Fish Goes Across the Pond

So in case you haven't heard and you're still interested and reading my blog (which both would be a surprise to me), I'm going to China at the end of June. The reason that I'm telling you all this is that I plan on electronically keeping you all informed on my travels in the People's Republic! I know, I know... you can't keep you excitement contained, but please, for the sake of the general public, keep yourself under control.

The trip will be part of a study tour with my school, Bridgewater State College, so this is going to be educational, but knowing me, it'll be more entertaining for you readers.



I will be acquiring a digital camera (hopefully), and will be taking many, many pictures. I will also be keeping a written journal and my hope is that I can scan them and actually show you what I have written down in my journal. Pretty freakin' sweet, huh? My intentions are to keep family, friends, and you web surfers who happen to find this page, just what a trip to China would be like. Kind of like my perspective on everything from the sights, culture, food, language, people, and economy.

Before leaving, I want to put up some articles about some history of China, as well as my itinerary, and some information on the places that I am going while I'm there.

Please check back in as I will start writing in my journal before I leave so you can get a feel of how I'm doing before I leave for my trip. Also, leave comments if there is anything you'd like to ask me or would like to know and I will try to find out a much information about it as I can.

Again, I really want to encourage reader participation so that it gives me more to work with and I can keep this information for years to come and share it with others who hope to study abroad.

I'm signing out for now, but remember to check back in as I will try to be updating as much as possible. Later!

Did I Miss the Memo?

So with the release of "Monsters vs. Aliens", it seems that the reemergence of 3-D movies is in full swing. While I was surfing the web, I came across an advertisement while waiting for a page to load. The advertisement was for a movie coming out called "The Battle for Terra." The big thing about this film is that it is presented in 3-D. What I'm curious about is when did 3-D become so popular or in demand all of a sudden? 3-D was popular when it was introduced in the early 1950s. Hell! They even named a character in Back to the Future after 3-D technology.


Take a good look at the above picture... See that gentleman in the middle towards the background? Yes, that is Billy Zane and you can tell by the scowl on his face that even he is disapproving of those ridiculous 3-D glasses.

Do people really want to pay $11.50 for a movie that they have to watch through a pair of flimsy cardboard glasses? Well they are more than welcome to do so, but as for me, I'm all set to watch my cinema in good ol' 2 dimensional formatting.

Fan Videos

So Bjorn had us watching a few different videos last week. On of which was a couple of star wars fan videos. After talking with some of the other students in class by other students I just mean Trevor), we agreed that most of them were unsatisfactory. So I decided that I didn't want to settle for mediocrity, so I found a few of my own.

Watch Hot Chick Lightsaber Fight and more funny videos on CollegeHumor

yes they're mostly lightsaber duels, but what else would be more interesting?

Home Opener

So tomorrow (Tuesday 4/7) is the Red Sox home opener. Most people in Massachusetts can't wait for the first pitch but what most people in Massachusetts seemed to over look was the home opener that occurred in its most glorious form this past Saturday. The New England Revolution took to the pitch and came out with a 2-1 win! As I sat in the stand on that chilly, windy evening, I couldn't help but think that I have never been so captivated by any game because each pass and each play being set up was so suspensful waiting to see if it would result in a goal. I find it unfortunate that one of the most successful New England teams, aside from the Patriots, are view by less that five to six thousand people. They have been to the MLS Cup 4 times in the last 7 years (although never won). I never understood how the world's most popular sport as well as the largest youth sport in America is one of the least popular sports in the USA.

With the World Cup in South Africa next year approaching quickly, most of the world will be focusing on the qualifying games coming up. Personally, I cheer on Germany in every international competition and I hope to see them take the cup home in 2010. The next best thing though would be to see USA win the World Cup, solidifying our country as a force to be reckoned with on the field.

Which team will you be watching in the 2010 World Cup?

All Minx'd Up

So Kenny Minks, I promised I would write a blog about you so here it is... I never promised it would be good though hahaha!!

So I think Kenny looks like Jay Baruchel (that guy from Knocked Up with the maple leaf tatoo).

If you're a Bridgewater State College student and you don't know who Kenneth "Perrybottom" Minks, then you must live under a rock because Mr. Minks or "Minx" (which is his pseudonym of choice) is freaking everywhere at once.

Kenny this one goes out to you solely because I think you would find this shit hilarious...

Write on the comment's page if you have any good "Minx Tales"



Kenny's middle name isn't Perrybottom, but I would bet that it's something goofy like that.