Hot, Hot, Hot

Today was the first real scorcher we've had. It's been hot, but we've been lucky so far. It hasn't been unbearable. Today was my first three-shower day. I think I'm getting better at dealing with the heat, though, because last night I actually felt the need to turn my A/C down a notch in my bedroom... I felt a little chilly!

Okay, so here's the fan I've been searching my whole life in China for...

And here's the second place winner, which I also purchased...

Followed by the cheap little 25 cent paper one my students made me buy...

And lastly, this battery-operated little guy with propeller fan coming out of his head...

Yeah, he was a little over a dollar, and I just couldn't help myself. Can you blame me?


This morning we had a college fair for the Wuhan University students. Rick and I represented Ohio State and showed an admissions video and even yelled "O-H" and had the students yelling back "I-O"! They loved it.

Afterwards, I went out with some students (during the hottest part of day) and we ate "hotpot" at a really cool restaurant. I got to make a wish on a special little card and tie it to a wishing tree. :o)

After that, I met up with some ladies (and Pete) for Starbucks and a manicure. Pete had his big toes painted black with little "Hello Kitty" heads on them. Just for kicks.
Here are mine... Only 2 bucks! I think I'll have my toes and fingers done again before I head home to Ohio.
I saw this earlier today in the hotel... it's so funny to me that people will sleep in public here. I guess if you're tired, why deny yourself the pleasure?

Which leads me to say good night! It's definitely been a long day.