It's been a while...

My schedule has been extremely crazy the last couple weeks! I've been having a hard time sitting down to write an update.

There are so many things going on, all of them great! Here are a few reports on the stuff I'm involved in and doing


Teaching:

I've been teaching young children English for about a month now. I enjoy it VERY much, it gives me the chance to be able to impart something in the young generation here, and I don't take that for granted. It's been really fun, and the children are learning alot!

Studies:

I've been working my butt off studying, and practicing what I'm learning.
It takes up a good 6 hours of my day, but it's going to be worth it! I can already see that I'm improving! I'm able to read more Chinese and that's been really rewarding.

I've been meeting with a Chinese Language partner and we are getting closer and closer. She is really great, and corrects my grammar which is really helpful (as many Chinese people will just tell you that you speak great...even if you don't. It's nice to have an honest figure in my life)
I see my and her friendship going very deep. :)


next week I have to leave China for three days, it's the only time I'll have to do it. My school principal told me that he'll be able to get me the proper visa, which will allow me to stay in the country without making trips out, for the rest of my time here.

I will be going to South Korea, which is the cheapest place to go and come back from Beijing.
It works out well, because I have several Korean friends there, and it's going to be very nice to see them all.

Things are going REALLY well, although I really do miss home and all of you. I look forward to seeing you all again!


enjoy a picture. Or two...