I Say Ni Hao

30. Jun, 2010 3 Comments

I am sitting in San Francisco for the last few minutes before I depart, but before I leave I want to say “ni hao” (which means “hello” in Mandarin). No, I am not saying “tsai jien” (which means “good bye” in Mandarin). To paraphrase the Beatles, “I dont know why you say tsai jien, I say ni hao”. (One of their most underrated songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBZ8ulc5NTg)

I say ni hao to this new adventure.

I say ni hao to the changing relationships I will have with my friends and family here.

I say ni hao to the friendships and relationships I will build in Shanghai.

I say ni hao to all ups, downs, successes, failures, chest thumps, and bruises and bumps ahead.

I also say xie xie to everyone who has been such an important of my life, growth, and happiness here.

I love you all.

Next Stop Shanghai.

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3 Responses to “I Say Ni Hao”

  1. Jake 30. Jun, 2010 6:08 pm

    Godspeed, my friend! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures.

  2. Joao Pagllione 30. Jun, 2010 6:53 pm

    Viel Glück, mein Freund!

    Es lebe Bambus !!!

  3. Bonnie Sterngold 30. Jun, 2010 7:14 pm

    Hi Clayton – have a wonderful trip – I just may have to visit Shanghai! Take care, Bonnie

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