I'm here!

I am only just able to update, so please forgive me the lag! I'm in China and still trying to get properly situated; I will admit to having probably the worst case of culture shock I have ever experienced in my life, and I am so ill that this morning I was certain I'd have to come home to go to a hospital, but I'm going to try and work through both things as much as I can. I have limited Internet access at the moment (and, as I suspected, no way to get a hold of LJ), but please feel free to send me as many e-mails as you desire, since they'll help -- a lot. Once there's Internet in my room, I'll be sure to post a lot more (and with pictures!), so please give me some time. I love you guys, and I'll talk to you all later.