11/7

                I've heard it is snowing in NY and MA crazily. I guess snow flakes might come to Illinois pretty soon. First snow always makes people excited. But once it goes on and on, not many people will like it. It never snows in Shenzhen where I am from. So not until two years ago that I saw the snow, and it was a big one: blizzard. :D Win win~It was really fun. We went sledding around the house instead of going to school because the road was blocked and school got cancelled. We made snow angel. We had hot chocolate after that. Every single thing seemed so new and interesting to me.
                It becomes not like that fun any more until I have to drive by myself. Last year was not too bad. It was a warm winter for here, even though it was still cold for me. Obviously, the winter is coming pretty soon this year. Every season looks weird this year.

              Today was the day working at the Chinese restaurant. I am very used to it now, including answering calls, serving people, changing orders as how customers like, and being positive all the time. 99% customers are very very friendly. They are willing to talk. Well, I guess this is kind of American thing, in a good way. I like it. It just seems like there is always somebody cares about you, even though it is not real. I am sort of like answering machine or a robot. Whenever there is a customer coming into the restaurant, I immediately say, "Hey, how are you today?" It never changes. Apparently, most of the answers don't change either.
              However, I love doing this plain thing. Many customers say that I am very positive and happy. Sometimes I feel like I get spoiled by them. They tip me very well even though I have to give it to the boss. One time, there was a couple tipped me $10 after their dinner. I was shocked. Seriously?! It is just very unbelievable for me.
             Today I got heartwarmed by an old man who walked very slowly with his humpback. I had him sit while he was waiting for his carry out.  I talked to him every once a while before the food was ready. When he was about to walk out of the door, he came back and gave me $1. I guess I almost cried at that moment. He didn't say anything but still made me feel sad. I just can't stand the elderly doing everything by themselves...They should have people take care of them...But here, independence is throughout a person's whole life since people learn to be independent.

             This semester is getting closer and closer to be wrapped up. Just three weeks of school and finals. CRAZY!!! I am very looking forward to going to OSF, the nursing school, but I am not ready yet.