What a life!

Things have really been great since I arrived - granted there were hiccups, many hiccups in fact, but all the same this has been a great choice. The place is really amazing. I had my birthday party this last weekend and about 20 people showed up. It was a mixed crowd of great folks, locals and expats alike. The friends that I have made since I have been here have been great.

Other than that, I am working a few hours a week - teaching some rich Korean kids - they are a bit of a pain in the ass, but it is a good way to make $50 in three hours, and when the cost of living is about 20% what it is in the US……works out alright!

This really is an amazing place - there is so much potential across the board - people come here for different reasons; several of the friends I have are teaching at international schools in a more professional capacity, others are locals, lots of folks in the import/export business, as this is one of the larger ports in China.

I have the beginnings of a school started in another province in China, where I was before I returned to the US - I also have some potential for a referral business for English schools here in Qingdao. I meet with the owner’s of one of them tomorrow to discuss getting a commission for referring business to there school. Lots in the air - I just hope to continue out here and to improve my Chinese so that I can really start making it happen.

Thanks to all who check in

Adam

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