Here’s what’s been happening in my life lately.
1. I’m no longer homeless. Celebrate with me, please. My dad is no longer calling me a nomad and I’m actually living out of a closet now, not a suitcase (wearing the same clothes from July wasn’t really working in Shanghai autumn weather).
My apartment is near school, and I’m living with a French girl named Doriane, who speaks Chinese fluently and at 19 years old, is already fulfilling her dream of living in China.
2. You may be wondering about the random photo of my MEC knapsack above. Well, at $12 CAD it’s one of the most useful purchases I’ve ever made, but after one particular incident a few weeks ago, I’m never wearing it in China again.
While walking to the bus stop on campus, I suddenly felt something at my back. When I turned around, there was a guy trying to open my backpack’s zipper to steal my bling.
The funny thing is, I didn’t know how to react when I realized what had happened. I stared him down, wanted to punch him and run for my life, but did nothing. I was so scared that I felt like my heart was going to fly out of my chest. His reaction was even better; stood there as if nothing happened, leaned against the fence, looking up at the sky and started playing with the bushes.
Now, I should note that I’ve lived here for more than a year and am usually extremely cautious. Petty theft in China is a big problem and I’ve been warned enough times. But, after a year of feeling safe I let my guard down. Back to wearing shoulder bags from now on.
3. I’m considering moving this blog to blogspot.com. I’m sick and tired of being unable to post and even SEE my own wordpress blog. The whole virtual moving process seems far too taxing though.
