Cindy Ma

I've been here, VCU, Richmond for almost 4 days, but it's not until this moment that i made up my mind to stop procrastinating and start working on my blog.
The reason why I keep procrastinating on my homework is that I was totally immersed in seeing and to enjoying this city which i have never been before.
Everything is new to me. Our interns had arranged lots of fun activities for us, so no homesick, no jetlag, even no time to sit down and write my blog!!!!!!

It is a huge shame that I missed the premier of Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix, but YEAH! I went to the Harry Potter last night!

I have to admit that I’m a huge fan of Harry Potter, though I’m turning 22. I collect Harry Potter books and go to Harry Potter movies once they are released.

When I was in Australia last month, everywhere was advertising the 5th movie on 11th.

However, at that time, I would be on the air plane back to China. So, I missed the world’s premier.

But yesterday, our interns took us to the theater to watch this movie. Although it was not premier, I was still so excited because it was the first time that I went to the IMAX and it was one of my favorite movie!!

When I stepped into the IMAX Dome, I was greatly shocked at the sight of the five –story-tall hemisphere screen which I had never seen before. A lot of American people had already seated, chewing pop-corn, drinking cokes. We soon got ourselves seated.

The movie was cool. British author, American movie, British Accent, American Actors. I really enjoyed the movie, even though there was no subtitle. 2 hours and a half passed so quickly, and I have to get back to the “muggle’s world”.

Eventually, I finished all the lectures this week and going to have and outing!
I'm so looking forward to the excursion to the beach. I often watched on TV how Americans hang out on the beach in China. Now, I can experience it in person! How it will be? Sunshine, blue sky, sand and sea. At the thought of these scenes, I cant wait any more.
Put away all the notes and books, take out the flip-flop and swimming suits. Im coming Virginia beach!!

YAY! Finally, I got back from our weekend excursion and returned to the GRC.
Don’t wanna go back, cuz I had so much fun at the Busch Garden, VA beach and the Williamsburg.
Unlike other theme park like Disney Land or Universal Stuodios, there are much more rides in it. What’s more, some of them are the most thrilling rides allover the world. On Griffon, I experienced hurtling 90 degrees straight down. Though I still didn’t get scared from the plunges, twists and turns (hmm…think nothing on the world can make me feel scary), it was really a fun and relaxing try. I got a splendid sea view from the very top of the Griffon.

Besides the rides, strolling around the park is also like an adventure to the European countries.
I didn’t have any dull moment in the Busch Garden, because there was bunches of fun stuff waiting for me to explore in the garden.
The only thing I have to complain is that, there were long lines almost everywhere because bunches of people flocking to there. Due to the long line, I didn’t have enough time to visit the whole park and take all the rides. 5 p.m., I waved goodbye the beautiful Busch Garden, excitedly and reluctantly.

Yes, the trip to the VA Beach which I’ve been looking forward to for almost a whole week.
Now, I’m here, standing on the balcony and feeling the sound, the smell and the view of the sea.
The night is coming, the street even gets more busier. Crowds of people walking along the street, artists giving the performance all along the street, young people lining outside the clubs and bars— I am greatly impressed by the night life of the VA Beach.

Party is an indispensible part of the beach trip. We had a room party at 312. We played drinking game. Cassie always drank coz she was doing other stuffs. Hannah slpet like a baby after some drinks. It was the first time that I drank a lot since I have been to the U.S. And it was also the first time that i felt so close to all the interns. Eric taught me a new game named EYGPT RAT SCREW. It is really fun, but unfortunately, I couldnt win Brian everytime=( He's really fast at slapping...Late in the night, most of ppl went to sleep. Me, Annie, Norah, Vivian, Brian and Eric were still awake, sitting on the balcony and waiting for the sunrising.
Finally, the dawn was coming. It was really beautiful, though it was a lil bit windy and cloudy.
Something bad also happened on the beach. The wave swept my sunglasses away!!!! I learned my lesson from it: Never wear an expensive fashion sunglass on the beach...Anyway, I have to face the reality and say goodbye to my 300USD sunglass./sniff sniff
This is the last pic of my sunglass

After having all of our history lectures, we are now having a special history lesson -- tour to the colonial williamsburg.
Williamsburg is really a living museum. All the architectures are well-preserved. Ppl there dressed up and walked around. I can even see horse-drawn carrige on the street. I felt that I was back to the colonial times.
Inside most of the buildings, there were guides who wear the costume and explain the history and the function of the buildings. By listening to their introductions, my understanding of the colonial America became more well-rounded.
The whole city is also a fantastic place to take pictures. Everywhere looks like a movie scene. So,ya, of course I took tons of pictures=)