to do:

Things to do before I leave:

1) Get through the green book (at least) reviewing chinese characters (/, sorta)
2) Buy a lap top messenger bag (x)
3) Get contacts (x) /contact solution (x)
4) Figure out how to say 'diet coke' in chinese (x thanks, Jake!)
5) Hang out with friends (x)
6) Get a haircut
7) Lose 10 lbs (6 down, 4 to go)
8) Write thank you notes (x)
9) Buy a present for my prospective roomie?
10) Read some guidebooks--get wised up. (/, sorta)
11) To be continued

Countdown

36 days until china....

yikes

this way?

how about this way?