I'll be there in a Jif!

 

You may ask yourself: "Why is there a picture of peanut butter on a blog about China?" Well, I will tell you:

1. I love peanut butter. I once asked for a jar of peanut butter for my birthday. It was such a delightful gift. I enjoyed every little morsel of my precious peanut butter. (I later realized that my parents got off easy for gifts that year...)

2. One of the first questions that I asked when I found out I would be teaching in China for a year was: "Can I buy peanut butter there?" This is a true and valid concern.

3. I love a good pun.

Anywho, back to blogging business. It is official: I will be leaving Colorado on Thursday! I am heading to Baltimore, MD for a week of training. While at training, I will finally be able to meet my fellow teachers! I am excited to meet them and learn a thing or two about what I'm getting myself into.

We will leave for China on August 23rd. Yay!! We will be flying into Beijing, and then traveling four hours east to the city of Qinhuangdao. This will be my new home for the next 10 months! I am so excited, and also a tad bit nervous. I will be teaching at the Northeastern University. I am hoping to connect with the students here, and fully embrace the new culture! I will try to update y'all with my new adventures. (Whether you like it or not.)

And don't you worry, I will post the minute that I find me some good ole peanut butter. In the meantime, I have an emergency supply in my suitcase.