December 11th, 1949
Sorry for the lack of posts for a while. A lot has happened. Boss made a valiant attempt to defeat the communists and to defeat the Japanese. Just yesterday we were trapped by communists, but luckily we escaped to Taiwan. We gathered up all of the great minds, cooks, and useful people and got on a boat to Taiwan. We got away from all of the fighting. I plan to create a life for myself here and send for my family soon. We will be reunited at last. I would like to thank who ever is reading this for listening to me talk about my experience.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
THEY AGREED!!
July 3rd, 1942
Franklin Roosevelt agreed to the three demands and will be sending over the agreed upon goods soon. Tonight we are having a feast for the great Generalissimo. We will be dining on his favorite foods with lots of people invited. I will be preparing Baked Sweet Potato, and Potherb Mustard Leaves. I will prepare Huajao for the american Stilwell. He really enjoys this tongue numbing pepper, which is weird because he is a white man. These are usually a poor mans food. The food probably takes him to another pace where he doesn't have to worry and doesn't have the pressures of being a generalissimo. I will prepare Huajao for the american Stilwell to show to him how grateful we are for his countries help. He really enjoys this tongue numbing pepper, which is weird because he is a white man. Madame Soong isn't happy about the food choices, because she likes western food. But that does not matter because tonight is bosses night.
Franklin Roosevelt agreed to the three demands and will be sending over the agreed upon goods soon. Tonight we are having a feast for the great Generalissimo. We will be dining on his favorite foods with lots of people invited. I will be preparing Baked Sweet Potato, and Potherb Mustard Leaves. I will prepare Huajao for the american Stilwell. He really enjoys this tongue numbing pepper, which is weird because he is a white man. These are usually a poor mans food. The food probably takes him to another pace where he doesn't have to worry and doesn't have the pressures of being a generalissimo. I will prepare Huajao for the american Stilwell to show to him how grateful we are for his countries help. He really enjoys this tongue numbing pepper, which is weird because he is a white man. Madame Soong isn't happy about the food choices, because she likes western food. But that does not matter because tonight is bosses night.
Three Demands
July 1st, 1942
Today boss gave me a very important task. He told me to deliver a very important message to the US Embassy to general Stilwell to forward to Washington DC. He didn't tell me what it was, but just the fact that it is important. As I walked with the note into my room to grab some clothes to wear, for I had spilled spices all over my clothing. When I got there the note fell out of its envelope right side up so that I could read it. It was addressed to the President of the United States of America Franklin Roosevelt. It had a very interesting list of three demands. He wanted 5,000 tons of supplies, 500 war planes, and 3 US Divisions for the Chinese theater of war. If the US sends this to us, there will be no way in heck that we lose to the stinking Japanese.
Today boss gave me a very important task. He told me to deliver a very important message to the US Embassy to general Stilwell to forward to Washington DC. He didn't tell me what it was, but just the fact that it is important. As I walked with the note into my room to grab some clothes to wear, for I had spilled spices all over my clothing. When I got there the note fell out of its envelope right side up so that I could read it. It was addressed to the President of the United States of America Franklin Roosevelt. It had a very interesting list of three demands. He wanted 5,000 tons of supplies, 500 war planes, and 3 US Divisions for the Chinese theater of war. If the US sends this to us, there will be no way in heck that we lose to the stinking Japanese.
New Capital
January 27th, 1942
Chung King is now the capital of China. Boss made the announcement today that CHung King would be the new official capital of the country. It still is super polluted. The air is tough to breath, and rats rule the streets. The bombings still have direct impacts on the area. With the very small amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and other foods already low, the food levels are pretty much gone. The food that the city gets is shipped in from other places.
Chung King is now the capital of China. Boss made the announcement today that CHung King would be the new official capital of the country. It still is super polluted. The air is tough to breath, and rats rule the streets. The bombings still have direct impacts on the area. With the very small amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and other foods already low, the food levels are pretty much gone. The food that the city gets is shipped in from other places.
Pearl Harbor
December 8th 1941
I was eating my lunch on my break as I saw boss jumping for joy in the hallway. I asked him what he was doing. He responded by telling me that the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. He said that now those Yankees were going to get fully involved in the war against Japan. They had just been giving advice, now they were going to start actually working. This is great news. It makes the war closer to being over so that I can go and find my family. I hope they are alive still, I just want to see them again.
I was eating my lunch on my break as I saw boss jumping for joy in the hallway. I asked him what he was doing. He responded by telling me that the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. He said that now those Yankees were going to get fully involved in the war against Japan. They had just been giving advice, now they were going to start actually working. This is great news. It makes the war closer to being over so that I can go and find my family. I hope they are alive still, I just want to see them again.
Bombing
May 3rd, 1939
I was sitting in a chair on the back porch of the beautiful house that we are all staying in. On the first day that you could see the sun in years. My skin is so white that I might shrivel up with this new found sun.When suddenly you heard planes flying in, and then a few miles away there was a big BOOM. Bombing, the Japanese are bombing this city right know. I see this happening, and I turn and sprint into the house. I frantically search for the door which leads to the bombing room. As I enter the room, and shut the door we feel the earth shake as we are bombed. This continues all through out the night. When we finally get to leave, I go upstairs and look outside to see an ugly place with the affects lots and lots of bombing turned into an even more disgusting place.
I was sitting in a chair on the back porch of the beautiful house that we are all staying in. On the first day that you could see the sun in years. My skin is so white that I might shrivel up with this new found sun.When suddenly you heard planes flying in, and then a few miles away there was a big BOOM. Bombing, the Japanese are bombing this city right know. I see this happening, and I turn and sprint into the house. I frantically search for the door which leads to the bombing room. As I enter the room, and shut the door we feel the earth shake as we are bombed. This continues all through out the night. When we finally get to leave, I go upstairs and look outside to see an ugly place with the affects lots and lots of bombing turned into an even more disgusting place.
Nanking Evesdrop
December 13th, 1937
Today while setting the table for dinner, I heard boss
and Madame Soong talking about Nanking. I decided to listen in on their
conversation. They were talking about how when Japan attacked Nanking, they
were going on a raping spree. I started to gag, but kept on listening to try and learn new information. I heard of a particular story that just made me lose it, and the image in my head made me throw up. Madame Soong ran in and yelled at me. She said that if I was sick and preparing food, she was going to fire me. She told me that I was a horrible cook and that she could find anyone better than me anywhere on the street. I convinced her that I had slipped and hit my gut really hard, and that was the reason that I threw up. She bought it, but told me if there was any other incident like this then I was gone. Luckily I kept my job, but I just can't get that image out of my mind.
Attack of Shanghai
August 13, 1937
Today we got word that Shanghai is under attack from the Japanese. Those guys on the street must have been right. The Japanese really did come. That must be why boss moved us to Chung King, who would want to attack us when we are in such a horrible place. You would gain a bad place. My family is still living in Shanghai as this massacre occurs. My mother, father, wife, and little baby boy. I swear to god if one of them was injured I would be so angry. I hate the Japanese, I hate them!!
Today we got word that Shanghai is under attack from the Japanese. Those guys on the street must have been right. The Japanese really did come. That must be why boss moved us to Chung King, who would want to attack us when we are in such a horrible place. You would gain a bad place. My family is still living in Shanghai as this massacre occurs. My mother, father, wife, and little baby boy. I swear to god if one of them was injured I would be so angry. I hate the Japanese, I hate them!!
Chung King
August 2nd, 1937
It is disgusting here in Chung-King. The air is horrible. I
can’t see the sun. The other day I thought I saw a
dog and went over to pet it, but then it turned out to be a giant rat. Everything here is grey. Every time I
go to the market, I see dead people in the street. I can't breathe correctly here. This has to be the most disgusting and gross city in the world. I wonder how I am going to get any sort of fresh fruit or vegetables or fish or anything fresh at all. I don't understand why any one would live here by choice. If you had the option to go somewhere else. I wonder why boss had us come here?
Moving to Chung King
August 1st, 1937
Ever since I heard the rumor of the possibility that Japan might attack I noticed a lot more tension in the house. Today the boss said that we are leaving Shanghai. That Japan is coming and we need to leave to Chung-King in the east - Sichuan province. I was very excited to hear the news that we are moving away from danger,but then was very saddened to hear that only I was going to Chung-King. I can't bring my family on the trip with me. I really hope that we are only moving as a safety precaution, and the Japanese aren't going to attack.
Ever since I heard the rumor of the possibility that Japan might attack I noticed a lot more tension in the house. Today the boss said that we are leaving Shanghai. That Japan is coming and we need to leave to Chung-King in the east - Sichuan province. I was very excited to hear the news that we are moving away from danger,but then was very saddened to hear that only I was going to Chung-King. I can't bring my family on the trip with me. I really hope that we are only moving as a safety precaution, and the Japanese aren't going to attack.
Trouble With Soong May-Ling
May 11th, 1937
Today was a rough day at work. I overslept and arrived a
little late and the boss’s wife Soong May-Ling got really mad at me. She told me that
she didn’t know why I was hired and my food sucked. She said that my food made her throw up after meals, then she said that she might fire me. She has been really mean to me the entire time I have been working for my boss. I really hope that she doesn't fire me, I really like this job and I do not want to have to go find another one. While she was scolding me, I could here boss yelling about how much he hated the communist leader. Those two both have quite the tempers.
Rumors
February 12th, 1937
I have been working for Chiang Kai Shek for a week now and he is a good boss, when I see him. I only ever see him when I am serving food. Today while I was out getting fresh vegetables for dinner tonight. I heard some men talking about the threat of Japanese attack. I asked them about it, and they told me that the Japanese will invade soon and I need to take my family and flee. I kept talking to the men and they spoke of a man who had seen Japanese naval ships in the waters and that no one was safe. The men said that the ruthless Japanese would do anything and everything. That they were evil. I sure do hope that this isn't true.
I have been working for Chiang Kai Shek for a week now and he is a good boss, when I see him. I only ever see him when I am serving food. Today while I was out getting fresh vegetables for dinner tonight. I heard some men talking about the threat of Japanese attack. I asked them about it, and they told me that the Japanese will invade soon and I need to take my family and flee. I kept talking to the men and they spoke of a man who had seen Japanese naval ships in the waters and that no one was safe. The men said that the ruthless Japanese would do anything and everything. That they were evil. I sure do hope that this isn't true.
New Job
December 10th, 1936
Today while at work a lady walked up to me as I was preparing some fish. She told me that she was Madame Chiang Kai Shek’s assistant and that Chiang Kai Shek needed a new cook. She told me that Chiang and his brother-in-law TV Soong both loved the snake I made for them. Now I am going to be Chiang Kai Shek’s personal chef. My family will be safe, and I will be getting the big bucks. This a good sign. I will start my first day of work tomorrow morning.
Today while at work a lady walked up to me as I was preparing some fish. She told me that she was Madame Chiang Kai Shek’s assistant and that Chiang Kai Shek needed a new cook. She told me that Chiang and his brother-in-law TV Soong both loved the snake I made for them. Now I am going to be Chiang Kai Shek’s personal chef. My family will be safe, and I will be getting the big bucks. This a good sign. I will start my first day of work tomorrow morning.
Special Customers
December 9th, 1936
Tonight at work we had a very special customer come in to eat
dinner. Chiang Kai Shek, and his brother in law TV Soong. They ordered
the snake, and I was the one chosen to prepare it for them. I went out to show
him the different options of which snake to eat. I tried to talk to them more
than just what snake they wanted and two very large, intimidating men stood up
giving me the signal to go. I went back and worked really hard on the dish and
brought it out for them. It was very cool being in the presence of someone so
famous and you serving them. I really hope that they liked the snake I made for
them.
First Post
December 6th, 1936
Hello, this is my journal. In my first entry I would like to tell you a little about my self. My name is Bao Chi-Ling. I am 22 years old and live in Shanghai, China. I am happily married to my beautiful wife Xiao Mei. We have a newborn son, but haven't gone to the fortune teller to get a name for him yet. My mother and father live with us. I am a chef at a very popular restaurant Di Shui Dong. Me and family have been blessed with the luck to have had a baby boy and we hope that luck continues as we begin to grow our family.
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Hello, this is my journal. In my first entry I would like to tell you a little about my self. My name is Bao Chi-Ling. I am 22 years old and live in Shanghai, China. I am happily married to my beautiful wife Xiao Mei. We have a newborn son, but haven't gone to the fortune teller to get a name for him yet. My mother and father live with us. I am a chef at a very popular restaurant Di Shui Dong. Me and family have been blessed with the luck to have had a baby boy and we hope that luck continues as we begin to grow our family.
Works Cited
Works Cited
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Fenby, Jonathan. Chiang Kai Shek: China's Generalissimo and the Nation He Lost. New York: Carroll & Graf, 2004. Print.
Hess, Damon.”Chiang Kai Shek.” 2914 NE 28th Ave, 97212, Portland, OR. 5. May. 2014. Lecture.
"World War II Database." WW2DB RSS. Web. 11 May 2014. <http://ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=2>.
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