Richard -- CP9

I met Ruiting for the last time at Tea Time. Elizabeth Vargas is his official CP, and I his unofficial because I've been so busy these past few weeks! But anyway, Elizabeth and I talked to Ruiting about what he was going to do after his semester is over.

Ruiting told us that he was leaving for China next Friday for his sister's wedding!!! I didn't know this! So little time!

I know I'll miss him because I'd like to think he defined the way in which I would approach other English learners, especially if I'm to teach out of this country (fingers crossed for Poland, Czech Rep, or any of the other Eastern European countries!!!). The experience with him was amazing, and I am glad that I am his first CP.

But in order for Ruiting to have a blast before he leaves, Elizabeth and I decided that all 3 of us should go to the dinner this Friday, after which we will go to the carnival on campus, and go cosmic bowling afterwards. Ruiting should have a memorable moment with his CPs before he leaves for China. And I need to have a memorable moment with him before I graduate!!!

Of my bowling skills, I showed Ruiting how I usually bowl (I can't put the leg behind me when the ball is thrown), and Ruiting told me I was doing it all wrong. He tried to show me the right way, but left-hander that I am, the position is too awkward and right-handed for me.... so I am just going to throw the ball the Richard Beahm way...

I'm sure we're going to have a blast on Friday. I'll let you know how this goes!

Till the final CP blog entry!