I have been completely slack, looking at the date of my last blog, it's exactly one month ago since I last wrote. There have been a lot of dramas workwise, which I'm not at liberty to discuss here. I can tell you that I am still working for the same school and that my hours have reduced for the time being. This is a blessing as I was getting burnt out on all the hours I was doing. I have been back to Hong Kong and posted here are a couple of photos from my last trip. The financial district is very big and the bull sculpture stands outside the stock exchange. The first time I walked past the Hang Seng bank I found it a little thrilling, as I'd seen it so often mentioned on the news back home. As you can tell from the title I have been experiencing my first tropical summer. It is very uncomfortable and the air conditioners at my apartment have been working overtime. The men of Shenzhen like to walk around with their shirts hoiked up, exposing their midriffs! It's very unappealing to say the least, if only I had the words to tell them! I am acquiring a list of favourite haunts, mainly for eating and shopping. I am also acquiring some good friends, they are mostly the people I work with. I am fascinated by everyone I have met, they all come from such different backgrounds and walks of life. I am a little bit over the Chinese custom of staring at Westerners. I try to be patient and remember that we are in the minority but some days I just want to be anonymous. There are some Chinese who are most helpful and not at all bothered about staring, like the lady at the Bank of China who helped me to apply for Olympic tickets. I should find out in the next couple of months if I will be offered a seat at the Opening Ceremony, tennis or swimming, please pray I get at least one thing! I hope you're keeping well and I will try to be more diligent with my updates. Love, God bless and keep you until next we meet! xo
