It is said time flies when you're having fun. It also flies when crossing the Pacific. Absolutely exhausted when I finally made it to my friend's in Shanghai. I think technically it was very early Sunday morning - after midnight anyway. I was at the Victoria airport by 6:00AM on Friday. Rather uneventful flight - that's good when you think about it - except for my nagging last bit of a cold that meant I had to get up a few times to use the teeny tiny washroom. All very well until told to stay in our seats because of turbulence! Being an 'old woman' makes finding washrooms a priority - not easy in the Tokyo airport.
To make matters worse I suddenly seemed to develop a cold sore somewhere over Japan, or it might have bee n after we left Japan. Now I have a full blown sore and a plugged ear from the pressure entering Japan. I know I have never really wanted to visit Japan, but this was a bit ridiculous - can't really blame air quality or the flight on that country.
So, safely here. Headed to GK Monday morning. Did some 'training'; I was doubting whether or not the person doing the training really knew what she was talking about. By Wednesday I thought she had some idea, but do not agree with some of her views when teaching young children. Matters did not improve when I was told I needed to stay in Shanghai another week in order to have the physical done - I really feel like I am overstepping my role as a guest now. Fortunately, F is ever the gracious host - says it is not a problem and it is nice to have company because she rarely has people stay for any length of time. I have my doubts, but am ever so grateful for her hospitality. Very Persian.
Visited my old school - it is so nice to be remembered after all this time. Loved the accolades I must admit - the principal is no longer in that role, but does go there fairly often. Seems I caught her on the right day. Shirley is off on maternity leave - she had a baby! Boy, am I ever out of the loop. We have decided to meet on Sunday for 'tea' - I am hoping Leann and Lily will join us. I wonder if there is anyway the school can offer me a job with more pay. Just thinking out loud. Seems the idiot I dealt with before is no longer doing the headhunting.
So much whirling around in my head I cannot keep things straight. Shanghai is more polluted than before - so sad. More foreigners than ever - saw a few riding motor bikes, now that's new. Still many on bikes without helmets - wonder if they would do the same in their home country. I managed to do transaction for 16 - yes, 16, small photos for my visa. Got lost, again. This is becoming a habit - fortunately I do eventually find my way. I feel like I have come home, and can accept the changes because of the changes with the girls at home. Everything evolves,
Which brings me to Zoe - I worry about her. She does not have any direction. She can't come here because she hasn't even graduated. She has so many talents, and I expect she would do very well in China if she found something she liked doing. I just do not think I am prepared for her to be here though - not yet.
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