High Praise

I wrote The Professor this morning; we hadn't been in touch in a long time and I wanted to say hi and clue him into my latest doings out here in Dalian. He's still in Beijing, teaching at the university and pursuing various literary interests.

He responded later this afternoon, saying this about my prospects:

”It seems that your talents and ability, your positive attitude toward life in general, your admirable diligence, PLUS a handsome foreign-devil's white－face, have opened all the doors and windows in China for you!"

Oh man, The Professor is the best. I'm going to treasure this description forever...