3 months to go
November 8, 2008
Three months to departure for China, as of tomorrow.
Visa — not yet.
Plane ticket — need to know when the Fulbright orientation is . . .
Computer — check. There’s even an Apple Store in Beijing, the real thing in case my MacBookPro self-immolates.
Smartphone — might have more info by Tuesday.
Language lessons — proceeding apace thanks to the good folk at ChinesePod. I can say “bathroom,” “subway” and “menu” and a bit more.
Other stuff — well, let’s just say I am propping up the U.S. economy by myself . . . with lots of stuff made in China. How ironic.
Learning about Chinese environmental law — a bit.
Making contacts — some, through a variety of folks.
Courses — working on editing materials for Chinese students.
Overall state of readiness — let’s call it a 六 (six) out of 十 (ten).
