China Part Two

Arrived back in Nanjing earlier this month, after a wonderful three week vacation back home in sunny Colorado. I never really understood Colorado’s high-altitude until returning after living near sea level for the past year; I did some light working out and was sweating much more than usual and breathing much harder!

Back in China required some adjusting. For example: I sat on my trusty, old (very old), bike and thought it was broken. It’s fine, but I was so used to my better quality bike at home and the smooth ride thereupon that my Chinese antique bike seemed so strange! My Canadian roommate accepted a head chef job in another Chinese city, so he moved out while I was gone and will be missed. I can still email/call him when I need cooking trouble-shooting!

This trip home was so much fun, so worthwhile, and so needed! I really loved spending time with family. Some of the highlights:

+ Dinner with mom at Texas Roadhouse

+Working out with brother Ryan

+ Talking wrestling with my dad on the drive to Montrose

+ Camping with the men and doing MAN things in Moab

+ Shopping and lunch with Grandma

+ Road trip to Colorado Springs with sister Shannon, and rescue trip with sister Mel

+ Teaming up with my good friend Tim

+ Walking my dog, Ozzy

+ Easter with mom’s relatives (silliest group of people I know and love!)

+ Talking with dad’s relatives on Skype

+ Hunger Games movie with the family

+ Cooking Thai curry for the family

I’m excited to be back in China again, though I will miss my family. The weeks back were not long enough or full enough of family time, but I will be warmed with the memories until I can return again for more! And I hope that day comes soon!