One For the Books!

My post is delayed this weekend, not because of another relaxing weekend at home, but because I've been to busy to sit down and focus! It's been wonderful!

 

I would have written Friday night, but I there were three little girls asleep on my bed. I had been working out when Aubrey decided she wanted to join me. McKenna then came in, but opted to watch from the bed. (Smart girl). Soon enough Brianna was in here, and we were just kickin it watching the pictures on my screensaver. I finally decided to go clean up, and returned from my shower to find all three asleep, curled up on my bed. I finished getting myself ready for bed, then moved them one by one to their own rooms. By the time I was done, I crashed. Come to think of it, there wasn't much else exciting Friday anyway.

 

Yesterday, though, was a full day! I got a chance to get out into China in the afternoon! After getting the girls off to their acting workshop (Denise and Troy are gone to Hong Kong for a mission reunion) I spent the morning playing with Haley and reading. Then Sylvie and her friend Hannah picked me up and we headed off to the Buddha markets to do some shopping! It was so nice to be able to be out! The area we went was very "China!"; roofs with the pointed corners, crazy traffic, and bikes and pedestrians everywhere.

 

The market we went to was huge! Four levels of mazes of tiny little shops. It was hot and crowded, but fun! (Part of the experience, I say) We even saw a fight. From what I guess, the girl had attempted to steal the shirt the lady was whacking her over the head with. The bargaining wasn't quite as good as in Shanghai, several stores were no bargaining at all. (Hannah apparently offended one lady who went a little sour after she offered a lower price). I found several treasures though, nonetheless, all still super cheap! I'm almost done with my shopping in fact! One more trip to GouLo with Denise to get a set of Bowls should cover it!

 

I had a blast being out with Sylvie! She's just the funnest, warmest person to be around! We started joking around immediately; she's just one of those people who you makes you feel like you've been great friends for ages. (Though, I'm secretly jealous of her awesome Australian accent!) I've decided that you meet the neatest people while travelling. Each is traveling for their own reasons, one normally more fascinating than the next. It was proven time and time again as we stayed in hostiles in Europe. Sylvie and Hannah are leaving here in two weeks to go film a TV pilot in Cambodia, with Sylvie and her boyfriend Nick playing the leading roles. I told them they'll be my claim to fame when I see them on HBO or BBC! Oh, and Australia is my next place to travel to, as now I have personal tour guides and an offer of a place to stay! 

 

It's kind of funny though, as I realize I'm one of those "interesting" travellers as well. I relating my travel plans to Sylvie and Hannah, about how I'm flying to LA, then on to Provo. They couldn't get over the novelty of me flying back to the states and "meeting my parents for lunch in LA" before flying to Salt Lake. We live there, so no big deal, but I guess it's like someone saying "I'm just meeting with my parents for lunch in Paris before heading to Rome". It was one of those "Hey, my life is pretty cool!" moments! 

 

Today was a simple Sunday, a short lesson for the girls followed by a "liken the scriptures" movie. If you've ever seen those... the Nephi one... the "Sons of Lehi" rap. Haha! If you haven't... it's just one of those things you have to see to get.

 

I'm looking forward to this week though. My last week here... still haven't convinced myself of that one. Denise and I are finishing up our "China list" and I have some dinner plans with Sylvie and Hannah. This week is going to fly by, guaranteed!