Progress Report

I just started studying book two of 'Chinese Made Easier', and am paying increasing attention to Chinese characters. I recognize roughly forty, but couldn't write most of them. It's a slow and rewarding process, one which I hope will escalate to a much quicker pace once I return to China and have constant input stimulus. I've applied for a job in Nanning at a language school, I feel that city is where I belong, at least for a little while anyway. I'm waiting for reply from the school, don't be surprised if I leave on short notice. My current job comes to a close at the end of this month and despite really feeling ready to, I plan not to go back to University this Fall (I will go back later in life). I'm very excited to try something that will make me feel uncomfortable. I dread the prospect of not seeing the people I love, but anticipate the wealth of knowledge novelty gives.