Now in Seattle, we finally feel close to actually moving into our own home! Not her parent's house, nor mine, NOR my brother's, but our own apartment paid for by our own selves. It's been almost two months living in and out of our suitcases as we move here and there. But the move feels big since I'm bringing my new wife to a different country. The fact that we are moving to new jobs makes the move feel even bigger still! Thanks to our respective families who are so dependable and willing to put us up. We moved to Changzhou first, bidding Shanghai a farewell. I'll miss all the friends, but not all the crowds and certainly not the noises and city smells. After two weeks of bath houses, dim sums, Texas Hold'em at Monkey King Pizza, and family visits, we hopped on a plane to the States. Saying goodbye to her parents wasn't as tearful as I had anticipated, but heart-breaking nonetheless. We landed in Spokane a week before Thanksgiving. It was nice to relax at home, and Thanksgiving was great. My wife loved the turkey feast. THEN, last week we drove over the mountain pass to move to Seattle. Currently, we're living in a house with my brother and a few of my friends. They're all guys so the wife is bored senseless most of the time. But the area, Green Lake, is nice and central; it's been a perfect base for us. And the end is in sight! My wife got a good job in the southern part of the Seattle area. I will be teaching ESL for a company that is located in Capitol Hill, which is close to the city center. Plus we found a great apartment in Western Seattle. It's on a hill and our unit has a partial view of the sea from our living room. After years in China in a tiny apartment, I'm really excited for a spacious place with a beautiful view. Just before Christmas, we'll have our own place. Thanks again everyone! Great success!