Months 13/14/15

Let’s Catch Up:

Months: January (13) – February (14)  – March (15) 

A few reasons why you haven’t heard from me. January was super busy as we only had a few weeks of school before Chinese New Year (CNY). Once CNY hit – we had vacation for 3 weeks – and I headed right to Texas the day after  school closed for the holiday. I was home for 3 weeks and loved every second of it. I had Chick Fil A- Twisted Root- McAllisters – was able to drive a car- watch TV easily- stop in Walgreens to pick items up that I would need for life in China- and had the chance to catch up with family and friends in Texas and California which was great.

I didn’t take my computer with me during the holiday to really enjoy my time at home. I originally planned on blogging while I was at home – then just decided to relax and enjoy being home for the first time since leaving America.

I returned to Shanghai mid-February- tired and exhausted after a long flight from Dallas to Canada – then Canada to Shanghai with delays and icky weather. I arrived in Shanghai safely but my luggage did not. That was frustrating, but I was so thankful to get all of my luggage within the week. Once back in Shanghai I was so happy to celebrate my birthday with all of my Shanghai Friends – post coming soon!

Also, the Chinese government controls a lot of the internet waves and our connections were blocked to access a lot of blocked sites so I was unable to long onto my blog and social media sites for a little over a week. That was frustrating!

March is upon us now and we are about 3 weeks into March. It is the first day of Spring here in Shanghai, Wednesday, March 20 – and the weather is finally looking up. We have had a lot of icky, rainy, wet, ugly days. I was able to go to Tokyo (I was super bummed to miss the cherry blossoms in Japan- they should be in full bloom next week) this month and see a friend from childhood – and go to Disneyland!!!

I am looking forward to having some time this weekend and upcoming week to catch you all up on my life here in Shanghai. Life is good. I am extremely happy at my job. My students are improving with their English daily – which is super exciting and I have some fun travels coming up soon! …. be prepared fun posts coming soon… I hope you all are well.

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’ 

#FearlessinShanghai #Thankful #joychangeslives #KMarieTakesChina #BlackGirlMagic #KarlaGirlLivingLife #BlackGirlJoy #LivingMyLifeLikeItsGolden #ChinaorBust #ChinaAintReady #BlackInShanghai #BlackInChina #BlackAmericanInChina #LookOutWorldHereComesKarla  #KarlaGirlJoy #BlackGirlInShanghai #eatsleeppartyrepeat #givingisgood #givingisfun #WakandaForever #ShuriAndNakiaAndOkoye #MelaninMagic #Blessed #FaithfulIsMyGod

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

*I choose ADVENTURE

…as always thanks for following my adventures abroad ….