All right, this post is dedicated to Ashley, who is, apparently, a visual learner. Today was my first day of work. Despite a few first-day butterflies, it was a blast. I am obsessed with my kids already. Here are a few pics of around my house...the campus library...







... the quad..







....the canal...







Jackie is my new friend here. Her passport was stolen her first day in China. We went to Shanghai to pick up her brand-new one this week. We welcomed the new passport into the family with the best Mexican food this side of the Yangtze river.







Saturday night, Jackie and I went out in search of some new friends and good times. It is the first sunny day in Hangzhou since I arrived. I think I'll go out and enjoy!