Note to self:

In China, "Coffee Shop" may very well mean "bar". So when someone asks you (or Zack) to come out to their coffee shop, they may be inviting you to go a loud, smoky bar that serves alcohol and no coffee, but has a sign in the front that reads "Coffee Shop."

I'm a person, ya know!

Sometimes I feel like I'm just a commodity to my Chinese friends. I just want to know who actually wants to be my friend-- Jessica Custer's friend, more than a foreigner's friend. I thought I could tell the difference, but I'm not so sure.

I guess it's just been one of those days.

It's been a little tough staying positive over here during the Holidays. Your prayers are appreciated. HE is good.