I’ve decided to stay in the upper intermediate class after all. The teachers are much, much better and the lessons more interesting. I’ll just have to study harder. >_<

We tried out another cafeteria yesterday (and today). I think I like this place better. It's ony got 2 floors, but it's newer and better lit. Food is served on plastic plates and bowls (as opposed to the metal dishes used at the other place that remind me of those used in prisons). Also, the food is less oily, the serving sizes are smaller so the price is cheaper. Today's lunch (steamed bun, a dish of bean sprouts & curry potato, plus a small bowl of rice-noodle soup) only set me back 1.5 RMB (AUD 0.25, JPY 23).^^