Home sweet home

I'm back! Got back on Monday night and so weird to be home after a month, never again will I leave for so long! On my last day in China, my friend and I went to see the Temple of Heaven and then got pampered one more time. I had a full back massage and more cupping...my lower back is all ugly again but hey, souvenior, right? The flight wasn't too shabby, watched two movied and slept most of the way. It's going to take a few days to readjust to the time and the environment, but definitely good to be home!

To reflect on my month in China, I've made a list of things I will and will not miss.

I will miss:
- the fresh fruit, especially pears, dates, and dragon fruit
- congee and dumplings
- the 5 minute walk from the hotel to the office
- speaking Chinese everyday
- the Silk Market
- the friendly hotel staff
- having a clean room after a day of work (in Beijing, that is)
- the 2.5 hour massage I had for $15 and the pedicure for $4
- the ability to withdraw 2,000 from the ATM like it ain't no thang!
- my new friend, Sylvia!

I will NOT miss:
- the lack of personal space, large crowds, 20 people in every elevator
- EVERYONE'S obnoxious cell phone ringtones and their loud conversations in public
- people cutting in line
- the people who stare
- the crass men who walk around shirtless, with one pant leg rolled up, blow snot rockets, blow cigarette smoke in your face, pick their teeth and spit, pick their nose, and disrespect women
- the public bathrooms that reek of poo and pee and the squatting toilets, oh and always lacking toilet paper
- cars charging at you even though you have the right of way
- oh yeah, the hotel in Chaoyang with mice and roaches
- the lack of office supplies in the Beijing office, its weird binders, and A4 paper

This was a month of up's and down's, but overall, it was a great experience! I miss China already but I guess I can't have it all! CLICK HERE for the photos.

Until next time!