Hello Lovers! It has been way too long since either of us have blogged. I will not waste your time with any half-truth excuses. Instead, I will promise to myself, as well as my readers- to blog AT LEAST once a week. It is going to be part of my extremely liberal schedule, moving forward:)
Today I am inspired to write, because I am stuck in the house, trying to recover from a 6 day head/chest cold. It is the 5th time I have been sick since I have been here. It's really starting to drive me mad! Talk about ups and downs man.....I get healthy, start having fun and feeling inspired, and BAM! Sick again. It's been punctual clockwork since the day I arrived, 1 week healthy, 4 or 5 days sick- REPEAT. It totally makes sense that I would be getting sick, given the lack of sanitary habits in Shanghai. (it seems to be custom to hock loogies and pick your nose wherever you might feel the need, and often). Sunny witnessed a lovely lady on the metro pick her nose and literally wipe it on the hold bar, for everyone to enjoy! I am wearing a mask on the metro from now on. And gloves. They (men and children) also go to the bathroom whenever and wherever they need to, sidewalks and streets are the popular choices. With that said- it makes sense that I have gotten so sick, and often.
I am loving the babies at the orphanage so much it seems to overflow at times. It amazes me how babies, without a mother to bond with, can seem so content and filled with joy, hope and love. I wish them to be able to hold onto this innocence and wonder forever. I am not naive, as I know with age, comes reality and hardship for them. Until then, I can do my part in making them feel as much love as they deserve!
Sunny and I are still giddy newlyweds, for the most part. We have slumber parties in her room more nights than not, but the past few days have been a little tense- due to me being a crazy woman cooped up in the damn house for too long!!! A couple of weekends ago, we went out on an adventure to pay the water bill and ended up hopping on a random bus driving by, just to see where it would take us. It was fun for a bit- the idea of it was REALLY fun, but we ended up driving around in circles, not too far from where we hopped the ride...;)
Tonight we are making our audition video for "The amazing Race:China". I'm not even sure where to begin with that! I guess I will give them a rundown of the past 10 years of my life- the short version- and why I think I would be a good choice for the show? Suggestions appreciated on this subject. Thanks!
One last thing- I have opened a can of worms that is going to take years to finish. I have started writing the story of my life, with the idea that it will eventually be a book. I have thought about it for years, as my friends suggest it to me often. I recently got an email on facebook from a total stranger, and somehow I started telling her my story, and it seems we have similar life 'hardships'. She is just starting her journey into 'the other side' of life, and told me that me sharing my history with her has really inspired her to continue on her quest. Inspiring her has inspired me! Most of you know that I have had some wild, crazy, sometimes very dark times in my life, as well as life changing, inspirational and monumental experiences. The thought of putting them all down on paper is overwhelming to me, but I feel it could really help other women find some spiritual freedom and strength, overall helping them have a better life journey.... I say all of this very humbly, I am in no way egotistical about where I have been and where I am now. With THAT said- wish me luck and send me calm- it's very challenging for those of us who are scattered and passionate. Ha! That can be a potion for overwhelmed tears and mind consuming anxiety!
I look forward to sharing some healthy weekend fun with you all next week!
Lot's of Light and Love,
Justyn
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