It's Official!

Well, it has become official today that I will be heading to China around the 26th of this month, go to Yanliang, which is a province of Xian, and begin teaching on a one year contract!

Some of you already know this, but some don't. China has always been one of those places that I've had a deep desire to go. Teaching is also something that I've wanted to do for awhile now, and last week when I found the Aston School program that allowed me to do both, I jumped on board and here I am today. I'm 23 (as of yesterday), unemployed (until I my contract starts of course), and still living at one with one of my parents (again, soon to change). A big change in my life is about to occur and I can't help but be excited and anxious!

So, I plan to keep this updated as much as time permits, if you have any questions or want to contact me you can via Skype or through email. If you want to get to me through Skype, just search for my email address, lbpersell@live.com.

Lastly, I want to thank a few people with the first being my parents. My Mom is probably the most loving person I know, and has a crazy, fun, and soul. My Dad has done a great job into making me the man I am today. He taught me how to accomplish my dreams. He has given me opportunities that make me the luckiest son in the world. Both of my parents are incredible human beings, and it's so apparent that it's impossible NOT when you meet them :)

Secondly goes to the two people I consider my only blood siblings. That of course being Trish and Craig (and yes, I consider Craig blood, if you know us, you can argue this point haha ). So Trish, the brat of my life until she moved out to college. That may sound harsh, but when she left, I began to miss my sister, and I would cherish our moments together. Now looking bad, I understand that while I say SHE was the brat, I understand that it went both ways, but luckly we are over it and the truth is I wouldn't change her for the world. She has helped me in so many ways it's impossible to retell them all. So that leaves me with......oh yeah, Criag, aka Boo. What can I honeslty say about him? The truth? The truth is I will never be closer to anyone that him, the truth is that I would not be the person I am today with him, and I may not even be here today. Knowing someone for 20 years allows you to really get to know someone, and he is the only person who knows everything about me. He's always there when I need someone, and he's always there for me to vent to. He's incredible, he's my best friend, he's my brother.

Next comes all my other great family and friends. This includes the following, Nadia, Liza, J, Kristen, Michael, Bobbi Sue, Rose, Sonja, Yale, Diasuke, Bob, all my beautiful cousins, Charlotte, Russ, Corey, Kevin, Matt, Patt, Emily V., Bryn, and just everybody. Thank you for everything, I really do appreciate all that you have done for me! I love you all!

DETAILS ABOUT ASTON SCHOOL AND YANLIANG

Website
http://www.astonschool.com/

General information about the Shaanxi province
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaanxi

Information about the city of Yanliang
http://www.astonrecruiting.com/yanliang-aston.html