Not much going on today other than studying for my next Mandarin lesson (which is tomorrow morning), filling out some more “paperwork” ahead of my official start date at work, and researching how to open a local bank account. Apparently I need the latter in order to get paid. Who would’ve guessed?!
Later this evening I’m going to meet up with a number of other expats in a part of town I’ve yet to explore. The event tonight is being put on by Internations (https://internations.org/) which is a website and organization aimed at helping expats throughout the world become more acclimated to their new environs. It just so happens to be the case that there is a local chapter here in Suzhou! It’ll be good to meet some new folks.
Oh, almost forgot; last night in poker I did pretty well coming in 6th (out of 17) and knocking two places out of the contest rather early. Maybe next week I can do even better!