Shell in China

I thought you all would enjoy this song! It was sung to us at the beginning of PST and much of it holds true to the way life is here. It is an appropriate posting as we get ready to wrap up life in Chengdu and head off to Chengxian. I hope you enjoy it.

And so this is Peace Corps
And what have you done?
Your old life is over,
A new one just begun.

And so this is China.
You’ll stay here two years.
Unless you can’t hack it,
Or you drink too much beer.

Do you feel apprehensive?
Do you want to go back?
Or are you optimistic
That you’re on the right track?

You made it through staging
In San Francisco.
Your per diem was sky high.
Your cash here will be low.

So you’ll be a pauper.
But you won’t miss money.
Look at the other 12s here:
They’re your new family.

And when you feel lonely,
You can give them a call
Think peer support network.
Think late night booty call.

But remember it’s Peace Corps
And word travels fast.
There will be no secrets
So cover your ass.

And so this is Chengdu
Where it’s humid and hot
Don’t be fooled by McDonald’s,
San Francisco it’s not.

Help yourself to the street food
And enjoy the hot pot
Soon you’ll have diarrhea
Better learn how to squat.

Welcome to Training,
There’s a lot to be done,
We’ll try to prepare you
For two years of fun.

Have a very merry service,
And a happy two years,
Welcome to the Peace Corps
We’re so happy you’re here.

Have a very merry service,
And a happy two years
Welcome to our China,
They’re so happy you’re here.