1.25.09: International Buddies

One of the best parts of grad school is getting to know people from far-flung places. Tonight, for example, I was served dinner in honor of the Chinese New Year by a dear friend from southern China. She made gluten-free rice dumplings, a "hot pot" stew with beef and mushrooms, and sweet rice peanut things. Min cracks me up and I hope to visit her someday when she goes back home. Another good friend is back in Colombia now but, thanks to google video chat (yep, another mention!), she and I could catch up and gossip in real time. The world is so small anymore, and I think that's ultimately a good thing.