Shanghai Times

After searching around, we finally found an apartment - just one bus stop away from the back gate of ECNU (where my classes will be held). It's nice - 2 bedrooms, with a living room and balcony, a washer and dryer, and a great view of the city. And its all for 1800 RMB (235.00 USD) a month! Its been a tough search - apartments are going fast due to the ECNU graduation (graduates moving off campus). Luckily we have wonderful friends here to help us out. We move in Tuesday.

I started my first job today. I teach a class on Sunday Mornings, and will start a Wednesday class very soon. Its very easy work, and it pays extremely well (around 20 USD/Hr). A friend from GVSU is in charge of HR at the school, and got me the job. It is perfect for me because I desire part time work, to make sure I can survive my classes.

Amara has been averaging 2-3 interviews a day. There are so many appointments and calls for her that it is hard to remember who is calling from what school or agency. She has already gotten a few offers, but I think her intent is to wait until all the offers are in, and make a decision based on where she would have the most fun (as well as salary and benefits, to a lesser extent).

Attached is picture of a boat with a huge TV on it (can you say electrical hazard?!?!)