Visa

Got up early in the morning because I had to go for visa fingerprinting. Rode my little e-bike and arrived there by 8:30 a.m., even though my appointment was at 9:15. It seemed like arriving early wasn’t exactly appreciated, but they still let me in to queue up. Then they briefed me, checked my documents, and directed me to a counter. After verifying my details, the staff told me to wait for my number to be called and instructed me to silence my phone and knock before entering when my turn came. ...

I did the laundry during the day and then played some games with Fei Ge. Took the bus back to Kunming to prepare for my visa application. After getting off the subway, Da Huang picked me up on his bike. Then we went to a barbecue stall and had fried rice, oysters, and small yellow croakers.

09:40 Started Preparing Visa Application Materials Finished the Client Information in the morning and filled out all the required forms in the afternoon. Also, I found a translation company on Taobao to translate my ID card and no-criminal record certificate for 50 yuan. 17:37 Materials Almost Ready My eyes feel a bit strained from staring at the computer for too long. Planning to cook dinner—golden beans and potatoes tonight—and also give Fei Ge a call. ...

Last night, I found the official CSC organization at the University of Alberta, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. This morning, I connected with two friends on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book). One is a senior already studying at the University of Alberta, and the other is a fellow student preparing to enroll this year, just like me. I clarified my thoughts about the visa process and spent the morning gathering more information on Xiaohongshu. I also took photos for my visa application and was quite satisfied with how they turned out. After that, I started looking into the various forms I need to fill out, and before I knew it, the morning was gone. ...

This morning, I sent Huanhuan off to work. While hailing a taxi, I noticed the driver stopping by the roadside to buy a scallion pancake, so I got one too. After reluctantly saying goodbye to Huanhuan, I hurried back to Shuicheng. Still feeling quite hungry upon returning, I quickly cooked some rice and stir-fried two dishes to eat. It seems the mouse that had sneaked into the room earlier is no longer around. ...