….in shanghai, china yall….

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… so cool right? I am here in Shanghai! The flight was super long. Anyone who is my ‘friend’ on FB/IG knows I was going Nutso on that flight. I slept a little and watched a ton of movies. Thanks for commenting, staying with my journey, and even telling me some jokes. I had no issues in customs and getting my baggage. Brooke met me and another Disney English (DE) employee at the airport. Get this yall … She is from Texarkana and went to high school in Hooks! Crazyness!!!!

…. WIFI connections have been spotty for me. I have not been able to log on to FB/IG/Twitter yet. If you left me messages/comments/posts there I will see them soon.

NOTE: If you text messaged me the day I left or since I left I haven’t seen it. A few message that did go through I responded through email or through a friend. I would love to stay in touch. If download the APP WeChat… We can text/call each other for FREE! That app has been working great for me. You should be able to find me very easily- Karla Gurley, there.

…. Arrival Day and my First full day were busy. Well they probably weren’t really too busy I am just getting use to the time change. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Dallas so the adjustment is real!!! Im sleepy during the day and wide awake at night. I need this to turn around quick!

….Food! The food has been tasty. China likes spice. The food has also been very large portions which I did not expect.

….Shanghai is a busy city. They drive wild here. We walk everywhere. The other DE Workers that I have met have been great so far. I need to practice my Mandarin. I have dealt with language barriers before, but this is totally different.

….14 months yall. 14 months….

….again thanks for the support….for following the blog…for financial support…for praying…for encouraging me… I am here…. #adventureofalifetime

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^This empty space is where all of the cool pictures and videos would be — but — they don’t wanna load — I can’t even post a song for yall to jam too — its coming though yall— its coming^

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I am excited about life! I am filled with Hope. I am overwhelmed with JOY! 

I am going to do my best to live by the ‘Glad Texts’

(one of my favorites is–Psalms 98:4) — Did you know that there are over 800 Glad Texts in the Bible?!?! More than one for each day of the year for me to live by.

 

#FearlessinShanghai #KMarieTakesChina #BlackGirlMagic #KarlaGirlLivingLife #BlackGirlJOy #LivingMyLifeLikeItsGolden #ChinaorBust #ChinaAintReady #LookOutWorldHereComesKarla  #KarlaGirlJoy

“life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”  – Hellen Keller

*I choose ADVENTURE*

 

 

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9 thoughts on “….in shanghai, china yall….”

    1. I can;t wait to tell you more! If you download the app WeChat we can text/send pics/call like in the states. I just cant use regular text messaging., It is a free app/service. I would love to still message with you. I’m here. The time adjustment is tough but it will get better by next week I’m sure. It is quite an adventure to say the least

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  3. Glad you made it cousin! Had I remembered China’s fortresses like control over internet content, I would have reminded you of the social media and website challenges. I’m excited to see your story unfold. I’ll look for you, here!

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    1. Yeah cousin. They told me about the controls before I left. Its serious. Congress is in so the controls are heavy. It should ease up soon. Yes. Find me on the blog. I love you to life.

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  5. I couldn’t wait to read this! I’m so glad you’re safe and I hope you get adjusted quickly. I’m excited to see the adventure unfold! God is so good!! Love you!! ❤

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    1. Sattie! My Friend!!! I am so glad you’re following my journey. I am so thankful God has given me this opportunity. I love you!

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