Wednesday, February 22, 2012

My China Digs

I am sure you have recently asked yourself what my living situation is like.  I bet that it keeps you up late at night.  Well tonight you we sleep soundly after viewing this stunning piece of film.  Seriously, my place is working out great.  I am right on the campus of the school on the tenth floor of a residential section for visiting educators.  Right now, I am the only visiting educator.  They were worried I would be lonely but really I do not spend much time in my room, so no big deal.  The picture is a Xi'an sunrise out of my living room window.  As you can see, through the haze, there is a lot of construction going on.  The smaller buildings in the picture we call the "village".  Most of this area used to be a part of the village but the massive apartment complexes are rapidly taking it over.  I have zero clue what happens to the people in the village.  Makes me wonder about eminent domain, China style.
Later

6 comments:

Doc said...

I don't know what's funnier - the circus background music, the weird shower room, or the fact that you have to buy your nature. Great video - that place is almost as big as our condo!

Unknown said...

sure did enjoy the tour of your living quarters. it is nice to know what it is like. i say it is a little spartan mom

carol hopkins said...

I thought, is Woody Allen jamming with you and you forgot to show him. Thank you for this! Is the haze outdoors from pollution? How do you handle meals? Carolann

Terri said...

Nice video Brad! I have to say, the 1950s filmstrip music was an awesome choice :).

Anonymous said...

I watched your video again tonight. so nice to see you and think about your life in china wow just a little different than home. your plant reminded me of your dorm at msu. there you also wanted a plant for your room but, your frig was not so empty. love ya mom

Unknown said...

Hi Brad.... it's your sister! Your place is awesome and all I can really say is that the music sounded like it came from a "Zataran's" comercial..... So great to see your doing well!
Love ya, Kim