Quick update.

A lot has happened in the week I haven't blogged. I'm going to be posting a lot about Chinese night clubs (probably tomorrow) and the awesome people I've met, but right now I'll give everyone the basics as to what's going on with me right now.

• I'm going to be able to graduate on time, and I'm extremely thankful TU's anthropology program is so supportive. I wish I was even close to stellar so I could do them better justice.
• My knowledge and recognition of characters is improving, but I still have issues remembering so many as they are being taught (15-20 new characters/words per night).
• I went to the visa extension office by myself  - I'll let you know soon how long I'll be able to stay now. Before the wedding, I mean.
• I took the metro back (which is probably its own blog) - I've never really seen anything like it (besides an airport). 
• I bought some presents (Libby)! 
• If anyone is interested in something in particular, I will take a picture of it for you. Challenge me! :) 

Other than that... I'm extremely tired of the spicy food here, and find the non-spicy things just as satisfying. I miss Chipotle, though. And Sarah, and Hope... And how's Howard? Grandma? I'm grateful for the ability to speak to my loved ones from thousands of miles away. If not, I would indeed be homesick. I miss Grandma's house a lot, though. Still looking for postcards for some of you.

Here's a random photo until I get the others off my camera.

Awkward teen chickens!