For the most part I have been nothing but a big slacker when it comes to this blog for the last couple of weeks. This is due in part to many different things, mostly because I have been slammed with many things that take up the days.
First, the trip to hainan.
Second, upon my return, I was stunned to discover that most of my students had cheated on their papers that they were to have turned in while I was gone. So, it has been slow going in grading them.
Thirdly, the holidays. The chinses are very concerned that I have a good time and enjoy myself, so I have been to countless dinners and such since my arrival back from Hainan--which is nice, but the food has been spicy and my stomach had rejected most of it either because of the spice or because of the ridiculous fucking MSG.
Tonight we dined with the president of the uni--who was a nice guy and the food was just great. A lovely experience in dining for once.
Anyway, more later when I feel better-- I promise. The holiday is coming and I promise I will add more stories as there have been a lot in the last couple of weeks that you will all enjoy.