Interview of Jingfang

One of our first assignments was to interview another member of our class. This was an enjoyable, get-to-know-each-other exercise. What a great way to start an online class! After communicating with Jingfang through e-mail, here is what I wrote.

	Welcome Jingfang!
	Virginia Fleming Sep 24, 2008 4:11 PM
Jingfang has a fascinating background, having immigrated to the United States from China. Jingfang was kind enough to share the meaning of her name: "jing" means "scenery" and "fang" means "fragrant." Jingfang teaches Chinese at two colleges in California! I just love connecting with people all over the world in these courses, don't you? How many of us can identify with Jingfang's comment that she hates the politics at school? I agree with you, Jingfang! Jingfang and I have a hobby that we both enjoy: gardening. She also played volleyball in high school and is now taking a Yoga class. Jingfang also enjoys reading and traveling and is planning a Disney cruise this Christmas. Jingfang wrote that her parents had a great influence on her, with high expectations common in the Chinese culture. She is passing that on to her daughter. Like many of us, Jingfang took her first online class this past Summer. She enjoyed it and so she enrolled in two for the Fall! Jingfang, you sound like a very busy lady. I think you will need that cruise at Christmas!