Told ya I'd post soon

I know, I know. These past two weeks you've been thinking that the coolest person you've ever known has run off to China, forgotten her promises, and is never to be hear from again. Sorry, I'VE BEEN BUSY. Moving to a country completely opposite in culture, language, and geographically. And starting work and finding an apartment and learning how to satisfy basic needs.
I just taught 4 classes in a row. I ate lunch and now I have three more classes for today. Wednesday is hell day. Yet, I am taking the time to write this.

Turns out, I didn't have time to write that. Now it is Friday afternoon. I finished my teaching classes for the week! This afternoon I have "English Corner" with some 5th graders.  THEN, THE WEEKEND. I will be 1.buying groceries so we have more than water and coconut milk in our fridge 2. planning lessons 3. buying plants and hopefully 4. dancing!
Life in China is fast-paced. Even once I get all these moving chores done, I still don't think I will be loafing around much. Especially, when there is so much to see!
I'll begin delving into all that has occurred and is occurring soon, but to add a happy story to this post: I've been getting breakfast at the same woman's little stand every morning this week on the way to the metro. My communication is limited to Hello, I want that, One, and Thank you, but it seems she and her husband have taken a liking to me. Or they think it is pathetic that I've had the same thing every day, but today she added a free bit of one of the other breakfast goodies she serves. Sometimes (often), it is discouraging to not understand or speak the language and to know when  you are being taken advantage for it. Obviously this happens most often in cabs or at the street carts, so this woman's gesture was extremely heartwarming. She just got herself a loyal customer for 10 more months.

Walking along The Bund waterfront (Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Financial Center Tower behind me)