Done with Week One!

I am officially done with my first week of classes this semester, and it feels so good!

My plans for this weekend are as follows:
- Friday: Guided walking tour of Tianjin.  I am really excited about this, as Tianjin is the largest city that in the world that I had not heard of before this trip (maybe this speaks more to my ignorance, but whatever).  Today was really clear, so I was able to see far into the distance-- and what a city I am staying in!  Literally skyscrapers as far as the eye can see!  Highlights of the tour include exploring TEDA (the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area) and a visit at an Instant Noodle Impression Museum. 

 - Saturday:  Taking a morning train to Qingdao, which is said to China's "Most Livable" city.  It is known for its German brewery and beaches, so this makes sense to me!  My friends and I will return Sunday night, after staying the night in a youth hostel.

Because classes aren't really anything to blog about, I will mostly be updating on Mondays/Tuesdays after returning from my weekend excursions.  Everything in China is so fascinating to me because of how distinct it is from the society in which I have spent the past 19 years; I can only hope to recall a portion of everything that I learn/notice with you guys here!  Everything else will have to come out in my "This one time in China..." stories when I return.  As always, thanks for reading!