I Made It!

Nia Hao!

Wow. I can't believe I am actually in China. It's kind of crazy. I think it's actually a miracle that I even made it! I had a lot of bad news thrown my way...

First Bad News. My flight from Boise was delayed which sort of threw everything off. The next flight to Hong Kong wasn't for another day...so I ended up flying to San Franciso and spending the night there. Luckily my dear friend Jessi Groesbeck lives near San Fran and totally saved my life. She picked me up and we went and had a grand ol' time in San Franciso! It was so nice to have a bed to sleep in, rather than the airport floor. So grateful!

Second Bad News. I got to the airport a smidge late and had a mini panic attack when I realized there was a very real possibility I could miss my flight. The lines for security were outrageous and there was no way I was going to make it through in time. However, I saw a little Asian man ask a security guard if there was any way he could get through because he had to get on his flight to Hong Kong. So, I just followed him through the 1st Class line and we made it!

Third Bad News. Once I got to my gate they announced that they flight was delayed due to a system wide computer failure.

Fourth Bad News. Jessi called me to inform me that I accidentally left my camera in her purse...This was definitely the most depressing news of all. But, hopefully my family can mail it to me!

Fifth Bad News. On the plane, they feed everyone two full meals. They came around to serve the second meal and I told them I wanted a sandwich. They told me they would bring it to me. So I waited, and waited, and waited some more. I soon realized that my sandwich was not coming. Then the pilot announced we would be landing. So no dinner for Kambrie.

Sixth Bad News. When I finally got to my hotel, I walked into my room and there was already two people in there...Awkward.

Seventh Bad News. I flew out on the 28th from America and arrived in Hong Kong on the 30th which means I totally didn't have a birthday this year! Guess I will be 18 for another year...crap. hahahah!

Eight Bad News. Because my flights got messed up, I totally missed the whole big cool tour of Hong Kong that everyone went on!

Thankfully, through all the bad news that was thrown my way, I never once felt angry. I was able to just roll with the punches and handle the plan B's and C's well! Even though it was a rough journey here there was plenty of good things that happened as well!

Like the fact that Jessi Groesbeck took me in and let me sleep in her bed in San Francico!

Or the fact that I found a sweet new shirt.

Or the fact that I got to watch the avengers (my favorite movie) on the plane.

Or the fact that the little Asian lady next to me made sure I was okay the whole way to Hong Kong, even though she doesn't speak english at all.

Or the fact that my luggage didn't get lost.

Or the fact that I even made it to China at al!

Or the fact that I was able to sleep and take a shower at my hotel!

See, there is so much good!! Now I am here in Hong Kong, getting ready to take the fairy to my school in mainland China, and I'm having so much fun! I've met all of the other teachers in my school and I'm so excited. It will be such a goof 4 months here.

Hope all is well in the United States! Love you all!!!

-Kambrie