in spite

In spite of feeling angry and miserable at the world and the universe today I had my lovely art class at the Brooklyn Chinese Center. If feeling lousy I recommend spending a few hours with some Chinese folks, you will feel much better for it.
I had my lovely class at the Brooklyn Chinese Center and one of my students teaches paper sculptures there and she gifted me with two of her marvelous creations. I of course went in for a hug, but stopped myself when I realized that the Chinese do not like to be touched liked that so we bowed to each other. As my wonderful assistant said hugging is a no no.