6 months in China already, and you would think that because we are implanted in such a foreign culture that our senses would never quite accustom to this diverse and alien society... Well think again..
In our lives, no matter where we exist, we enter a simplistic pattern of habitual living which in turn forms our everyday routine, and the same goes for Harry and I. Immersed little by little in this foreign land which, if one was not accustomed, would blow the roof off ones senses. But after 6 months, I personally need to reiterate to myself, that I need to keep my eyes fully open. I must not let my senses go numb to the everyday hustle and bustle, to let what is becoming familiar, shadow my vision, dim my auditory perception, or yet impede my emotional elation. I am careful not to let the honeymoon stage of this unique experience continue as long as our contract keeps us here. That is why everyday when I step outside, I consciously blink my eyes and turn on my perceptions to "life as it is".. in China....
I have discovered that I have yet to discover Zhuhai!!! Everywhere you turn, there is a national geographic moment... Every nook and cranny is filled with wonders, which picks my curiosity, and makes me want to see more and more...
I love the street peddlers with their carts filled with goods, some desirable and some not so desirable... the vendors who borrow a piece of sidewalk, set down a piece of cardboard to sell anything from toys to shoelaces, pants to loofas for the body, DVD's to watches, purses to mangoes... think about it, and you'll probably find it on the streets of Zhuhai... Some are literally ON the streets!!! Passing from car to car, selling goods, I've seen them peddling garden hoses to puppies to articles that make your head tilt in a " what the heck it that ' position " : ))))
All this to tell you that my blog has suffered in the last month or so, partly because I have let myself grow accustomed to my surroundings and partly because my social circle has grown beyond my control, hence, time flies because I'm sooo darn busy...
But to catch you up on things: Harry has passed his drivers license!!! Woot!! Woot!! for Harry.. Even the Chinese people can't believe it, that a foreigner would pass it all by himself!!! I bailed out : (((( But I always knew Harry would do it... He wanted it sooo bad!!!! : )))
2 months ago, harry and I went on a little trip to Singapore, then flew to Australia where we did a little sailing... Not That!!!! Was "The Cat's Ass" ! Wow it was amazing....
I've started playing Mah Jong, which is a ancient tile game very popular here in China, I am just learning but I think I will like it...
I am also quilting for an orphanage... Things can be a little drab and colorless when poverty is in question, so I have decided to give lots of color and warmth to these little kids who have so little...
Harry is very busy at work... learning the chinese way of doing business... it often involves dinners and Bai- Jiu for toasting successful dealings and negotiations...
he sure misses golf.. But on week-ends we go for bike rides in the streets of Zhuhai, so he gets a bit of exercise that way... Me I try not to procrastinate and go to the gym... I'm not always successful... Sandy, our daughter, is my inspiration right now... She has been going to the gym everyday, and losing weight and getting in shape.. Go Girl.. : )
So that's about it for now... Todays word of the day is... Bai Jiu , Pronounced " BYE- GEE-O.. Which means White wine....
Bye for now.... Po xo
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