We have only been here for less than two weeks and I feel like I have been here for months, so much has happened and we haven't even began teaching. We don't start our classes for another week! In spite of the sad atmosphere of a Grandmother's death everyone was happy that she was going to a better place and unlike American attitudes she even had a birthday cake, because on her deathday she was born into anther place. I wasn't sure if I was to keep my head down and be solemn but the whole family from all over China was so happy they had an excuse to gather than the vibe was mostly cheer, lots of dinners, speeches and toasts. Reasurance from the older members of the family to the younger members "we are ... read more