settling in

So I haven't written a post in over a week now. The Chinese government really puts in a lot of effort in blocking blog websites, probably because they are very dangerous, right? Anyways, we've started actually teaching, as well as still observing some classes. So far they have all been good, none of the kids have really acted out, they find absolutely anything we do to be hilarious, and they go crazy for the games we play. Overall it's not that difficult and it's fun. Everyone we work with is pretty cool also which makes it much easier. Our biggest work days are on Saturdays and Sundays though which is kind of miserable, but then again that's pretty much everyone here's biggest workdays so it works out just fine.

On another note, Pat and I found an apartment in a pretty great location. Brand new building in a nice complex, with a garden and streams running through it. The landlord had to furnish the place so we can't move in until sunday or maybe monday, we'll see. There is also a McDonalds open 24 hours that's about 2 blocks away, which I find to be absolutely incredible, adding priceless value to our apartment.

Anyways, I'll try to update this more frequently, it is kind of annoying to do so because it takes forever to load, but we'll see how the internet at our new place will be which should help. Oh and I've also found a website that streams live sports, which is huge because missing the football season is one of the hardest parts of being here. We were able to catch the end of the Steelers-Titans game which was awesome, in case you missed it