day 22: wor boo dong

yes, she is on a leash

"Wor boo dong" which is a very basic way to communicate, "I don't understand." I've actually been saying this for days but of course I have only found people to respind by talking louder and slower to me. So, I learned a new phase today, "Wor boo hway-shwor joong-gwor," which means, "I do not speak Chinese." But I say it pretty lousy and the adults eventually get it, but the kids look at me with the funniest faces; wide eyed, mouths open and their head tilted to the side.

Today was yet another great day. People working, enjoying themselves. And I can totally see the people being really invested in the project, feeling a sense of ownership and pride, thinking critically about the choices we make in making the float. It was pretty great today, for one it didn't rain. . .that much. Then there were lots of kids around, which was refreshing, sweet, and of course incredibly frustrating a few moments. Later in the evening, Ya-shing (I don't know if I am spelling it correctly, but that is how is sounds) was teaching right next to my float at the workshop. She is a 19 year-old Brazilian Samba Dancer. She is actually half Brazilian and Taiwanese. It felt like we were really getting ready for a parade: people making giant floats, people practicing dancing, making posters, meetings about logistics and so on. It is pretty exciting and mesmerizing to have it all done in one week. Madness too. So, the parade is for sure this Saturday at 8PM. We will see how far we get on the turtle.

But make sure to check out the cute little friend above that came to visit my float today. . .