**From [梦想家的学徒时代] **
Lindsey是个学中国文学的美国mm,过去一年在南大教英语。名字很像“林下”,是不是?她的方向是唐诗和中古欧洲诗歌。推荐她的一篇博文,把在中国的日子写得温情风趣。
What I Will And Will Not Miss About China
10:19am Wednesday, Jun 13
A note thus titled by my Australian friend Loz who also teaches in Nanjing has prompted me to write one of my own, as a fitting “goodbye for now, see you soon” tribute to my second home, China. (It should be clear which ones I will miss and which I will not. I will clarify as necessary.)
People thinking white skin is beautiful. God, I love that.
Wondering if this is your last day on earth every time you enter a taxi. Or cross the street.
The hocking of loogies, everywhere. You all have no idea. (Okay, well some of you do.)
Children peeing and pooing right on the street.
The stares.
Having to explain that even “一点点” (a little bit) of meat makes a dish no longer vegetarian. Also having to tell them that 火腿肠 (hotdog meat) is indeed meat and no, yes I’m sure, it is not a vegetable.
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