Christmas party preparation.
Su said our apartment looked like a brothel from the outside, with all the blinking lights.
Snowflakes Alison crafted from leftover quizzes about HIV/AIDS.
Christmas bowls.
Mulled wine, makeshift double boiler.
Oranges. The Chinese eat a lot of fruit for dessert, and for appetizers.
The party setup. Drinks on the left, desserts on the right.
Party time.
Sylvia, our friend. Teacher of English to non-English majors.
Hugh, Su, and Jody.
Alex, Ron, and Melissa. She brought fresh apple cider!
Rosie, Alex, and Ron. Our party was also a time for networking.
Back: Chris, Nick. Front: Aerin, Alex.
Hope, Ron, Chris.
Packages from family!
Aunt Aven's box: card, baking mix, haircare, necklace.
Our Christmas tree (paper drawing, top), with gifts underneath from the Rennies.
Creepy Christmas (yes, Christmas) card from China. Read the small print.
Another wonderful Christmas card.
Our presents under the tree.
