Since we arrived in China, too much has happened to put into words. Instead, I will use three forms of expressions.
1) quotations
2) topics of conversation
3) mental farts/questions

1)
"The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundemental rights of every human being withour distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition." --WHO

"We need to maintain a sense of perspective with regards to the global burden of infectious diseases." --Jon Epstien, Scientific American

"Before you can conquer the beast, you must first make it beautiful."
"To help someone, one must first build up their will."
--Chinese proverbs

2)
-a- Our speakers in China seem to avoid touchy topics that may go against the Chinese government. I started to fear how the most populated nation in the world could all be blindly following something without question, and whether humity does that all together under the influence of media and modern culture.
Today a medical student, Li, today told me that everyone makes fun of the government all the time, just not in the open. He brought hope to my fears. I thought back to my parent's University friends who obviously questioned russian government back in the day despite taking part in it.
"I pay taxes even if I don't agree with everything the US government does." -Roshni, speaking for all of us?


3)
-My parents are coming to Beijing tomorrow. Have a changed? Will they notice a change? Will we be able to relate? We will have a good time. I am excited.

- I feel like I have been caught up in moods lately. Is that good? Is that what really experienceing means? There is something missing. Self-direction. It comes and goes. Is this after reading An Unquiet Mind that I feel less balanced?

-The club insident this weekend has mainly faded from my working memory. Magali's allergic reaction the day after was a shock to my system. Talking to friends has helped so much.

-Project proposal: choreograph a dance for dance theatre group that represents a mingling of culture. Start a club at BU with Al and Katie, coordinate with the CSC to start a health division.

- Personal goals: (1) Upon waking; take a deep breath. Acknowledge how you feel vs. immediately thinking about goals (haha) and responsibilities. It is a special time in the day.
(2) My health is step one before I can help the health of others. It is too important to play with or overlook. All of my choices have consequences.

Keep living it up