Hello to Everyone: News from Beth

From Beth

Dad, Mom, and everyone,

As of noon yesterday we were halfway done with our three weeks of teaching. It doesn't seem possible that we only have a week and a half left.

Our class is great. The last two days we watched The Wizard of Oz during our activity hour for English listening practice. I'm pretty sure Kristen, Nikki, and I enjoyed it more than the students! We were all in the back of the room singing along. There were even some acting scenes coming out—that we are glad no one could see.

I'm sure you read Nikki's account of my brilliant move with the dumplings on Sunday. Let's just say I think I've had enough dumplings for a while!

We have a teaching assistant for our class who comes in sometimes. His name is Li. We are hoping to be able to do some things with him. We've had several nice conversations with him during activity time and the this past Saturday at the panda reserve. He seems really personable and friendly.

There's a little girl at our favorite restaurant whom we've been making friends with. Today she got to tickling me, which doesn't work since I'm not ticklish. But she seems to be very ticklish so we had a good lunch break. I should run. The afternoon part of our day is about to start.

SO—Love and thoughts from all of us here! Saw a really cool string instrument thing at the opera last Friday and thought of you.

LR—So, I hear you don't want another pink fan—what's up with that? Miss ya!

Love and thoughts to you all!