China Week 1

I know you have been waiting on an update. i am sorry it has taken a long time to post. between exhaustion an stimulus overload i havent had the energy to write.

as i type it is noon on Monday which means it is approximately midnight Sunday night for most of you. i feel like a prophet because i am seeing and living in the future.

in 3 hours i.will teach my first class. i will introduce myself an talk about America (Texas an Pennsylvania). (punctuation is hard to do on my new Chinese phone so forgive the awkward typing)

i have rented a two bedroom apartment. it takes about 10 minutes to walk to work.

follow me on Instagram @nihaojillleann (nihao is hello in Chinese. my full name is jill leann.) to see pictures. i you want to text or call me please download Whatsapp. use my american phone number to.contact me.

today i will go to police station an become a temporary resident of China.

quick observations：China is the antithesis of Nepal spiritually. It is very secular and atheistic. there may be minimal buddhism here. The food in restaurants is safe an delicious. Suzhou i  modern city but i have seen less than 10 foreigners.

Requests for good vibes and positive thoughts directed toward me in regards to my health. my right elbow is strained and hurts when i move it. it is my dominant hand. my legs an feet also need positive thoughts. i am walking more than normal and i am sore. relationships are always challenging at first. my coworkers have been very friendly. my coworkers names are Mia Kelly Zoey Maxon Leah Ryan . everyone but Ryan is Chinese and they use an English name. Ryan is from South Africa. i have also learned that i have a 3 month probation period at this job. i need to.do well to stay here. i am experiencing some anxiety over my future.

as you can tell i am using very specific language in my communications. if you write me please also be very careful an intentional.

writing on here will be difficult. please feel free to text me using Whatsapp.

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