Day One

So my flight was delayed a few hours and I got in around 9:00 or so last night. I felt like the flight would never end. It was seriously long. Other than the fact that I couldn't understand what everyone was saying, I didn't feel that shocked originally. I got right through customs. They didn't ask any questions at all. I guess that's the good things about the language barrier. I don't know why I was so worried about getting through. I picked up my bags and met Luyin. We drove to my apartment and I got a pretty rough sleep.

I am not feeling that jetlagged but I think that's just because I got in at night so it was easy to go to sleep... especially after not sleeping on the 14 hour long flight. I don't really know how I feel about everything yet. People keep asking me what I think about China but there is really not much to think, yet. My bed is hard as a rock and it is seriously hot. I guess I will get used to it. I am assuming it will only get hotter for the next few months.

I do not have the internet yet at my apartment so I won't be blogging much until I get it. I wish so badly that I had it at the place because I really have nothing to do at all while I am there. I cleaned up this morning. I woke up twice last night but mostly slept. My phone kept on ringing... who knows who the heck is calling me. I turned off the ringer so I could still use it as an alarm and manage to get about four hours of good sleep.

I took a nice shower this morning except for I can't figure out how to make the water come out of the shower head so it comes out of this hose type thing that you hook above your head. I managed not to flood the bathroom completely which was nice.

Work this morning has been alright. I really haven't done anything but observe and just look like I have no clue what's going on. I guess that's ok. There were only three classes today and now there's literally nothing to do. Luyin said he would take me back home to sleep but I really don't feel very tired.

My roommate gets here next week and I am really excited to have some company! I don't like being alone at the apartment.

I hate cold noodles today for lunch. They are like shredded pancakes with vegetables and beef. It was pretty good. One of my coworkers ordered for me since I had no idea how to order or do anything. It is strange not being able to communicate at all. Hopefully I will pick up on that soon.

I am excited to start really working and teaching classes. I also can't wait to be in a permanent home. It sounds like the plans for where I will be placed are kind of up in the air. Luyin said I can decide where I want to go... that seems weird. He doesn't really answer my questions the way I want him to. I'm sure I'll learn how to ask and get the answers I need soon.

Well I will blog more later.

Zhijian, friends!

Mandarin lesson:
Buyao (I don't want.)