Well I cleaned my apartment this morning, which didn't take too long because it's about the size of a large cubicle, but I got it done none the less. I think having everything around me clean and orderly is good for my physche. Especially in a place as dirty, unorganized, and chaotic as Beijing, forcing myself to keep my room clean may keep me from driving my bike into a swatch of Chinese tourists. It's funny how those things correlate. 

I've gotten about 7 hours of sleep both nights I've been back, which isn't bad. However I've been going to sleep at 8 or 830 and waking up at around 4. I have to say, it's kind of nice being up at that hour without being totally exhausted or having something to do like catch a plane. It's quite peaceful. I'd like to keep it up, or at least the going to sleep early. Late hours in the night are the most useless 
 
After Emmett's wedding and speaking with various family members, I've decided blogging again. I made it back to China safe and sound. I missed about 2 weeks of school so I have a lot of catching up to do. Beijing is cold and polluted, just how I left it. It's nice knowing some things never change.

It's back to the grind now for me, which means a lot of flashcards and a lot of tea.