So, yes, Virginia, there is Halloween in China.
Anyway, it turns out that Shekou International School does Halloween up kind of big here. And being on the Halloween committee, I wanted our grade 1 team to rock it. Our costumes made here in Old Shekou for about 2 cents are based on the classic poem, "Six Little Pumpkins". In the photo above are Lisa Hassell and Tami Ruebush, fellow grade 1 teachers and our ubercompetent and fantastic TAs, Heather Hou, Rita Long, and Cindy Zhang. Finally, that is me at the end. In the photo to the right is most of my class before our annual SIS Halloween assembly/parade. Delicious. James, the one costume holdout is hanging out between Ms. Cindy and me.
And finally to the direct right is Renata decked out as Tinkerbell. She bought most of the pieces in Hong Kong last weekend. Luca, not featured, was an Italian soccer player and Vic was part of the Scooby Doo team as Shaggy. The middle school and high school kids wore their costumes all day actually-- even into the dance. Renata, it turns out, slow danced with 3 boys. Personally, I am grateful for the big fairy skirt. Luca also attended, this his first dance ever. He was asked to dance, but turned the girl down. Serios breaking hearts all over China...
Tonight, Renata flies out to Guanxi for her 8th grade Week without Walls trip. But Luca will trick or treat with his friends here starting around 5:30. We know we won't get trick or treaters up here in this mostly Chinese apt complex and on the 4th floor, so V and I will probably go out to dinner.....
Oh my gosh, I miss Renata and all of you so much. I'm glad to know that somethings like Halloween are still the same. And Renata, congratulations, I lovee your costume. Our first dance is next Friday! How is everything? You should email me and tell me how China is. Everyone really misses you back at home. For Halloween I am dressing as a pacman thing. It's gonna be awesome. Well, have a great time and stay in touch. -Joanna
ReplyDeleteLuca, that does'nt sound like you turning down somebody you did'nt ask yourself. halloween was great over here, we miss you all very much! For the first time we did'nt have the best decor on our street, the Kats beat us for Halloween, but just wait... we'll dominatethem in Christmas! Anyway, can't wait for you to come back and bounce on the trampoline @ the Kats w/ Charlie and Max. See ya!
ReplyDelete-Matty, Susy, Mattso or Matt, you can pick one, though Mr. Miranda already picked Matty.
I'm finally going now. -Matt
yeah nada, rocking that tinkerbell costume!!! That's sooo cool that you're doing a Week without Walls. As Joanna said, we have a dance next Friday, and we'll all miss you a lot!!!! For Halloween I was the color blue...awesome, I know, you don't have to tell me (haha.) I hope you're having an awesome time over there.
ReplyDeleteLove you all,
Haley
Awesome pumpkin ensemble! It is the essence of Pimperschnizzle-dom. So what do folks give and get in their Halloween baskets? We didn't really do Halloween here (busy). Just got back from celebrating my mom's 70th and Henry's 7th in Wisconsin. Icky news after a weekend of playing with, carrying, and hugging Henry is that they found LICE on him yesterday -- aaaghhh!!!! I went into an itchy, terrified panic. If I find any I may have to pull a GI Jane. Do we think hair dye would kill them?
ReplyDeleteOK, it's 11 p.m. here and I have a long day tomorrow -- Miss you! H