This morning,
I felt like I was on vacation. Between the newness factor of living in China
(yes, still) and picking up a pastry to munch on the way to the subway, I just felt
like today was a little extra unique.
I strolled
out of bed at a leisurely pace and very slowly prepped some green tea and a
light breakfast. After surfing the internet for a hundred hours, Bernard and I
walked downstairs to the French pastry shop (I know!!!) for a nice snack on the
way to work. I got a chocolate croissant and munched on it efficiently as I
waltzed to the metro station. Now this is the first day in some time it hasn’t
rained, so I waltzed happily in the sunshine. Approximately 8,000,000 locals
stared at me because I’m just that beautiful, aka probably had 14 crumbs on my
face from the croissant. I finished the last bite and swiped my subway card,
entering the station. I hopped down the escalator with 1 minute and 15 seconds
to spare before the next subway. I took this time to secure my headphones with
some sick beats to my ears and danced into the subway car. I sat, closed my
eyes, and enjoyed the ride to work. I don’t mind a nice subway ride. Luckily,
the subway line I take is incredibly new, so unlike typical Shanghai where one
must pack him or herself onto a car like a damn sardine, I usually get a seat,
and if not, I have plenty of standing room because I’m white and people don’t
want to stand near me. Sweet! More standing room for me then!
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| Dragon's mouth that enters into J-Mall |
Sanlin tow
la. Height swo be a man (aka something in Chinese which I think means “We are
now at Sanlin station. Doors will open on the left”). I got up and peaced out
of the subway station. Hello Pudong! Hello Dragon head that I will one day
enter through. (Badass).
Across the small bridge was J-Mall waiting for
me to enter it and make the trek up the escalators to work.
I sauntered over the bridge and entered the small but adequate
mall. On the third floor was my centre. I waltzed in “Heyyyy!”, changed into my
uniform, booted up the computer, and prepped for my Monday (it’s Thursday…
Thursday is my Monday). Today, a new employee is shadowing me and will be for
the next week! I’m extremely flattered! I guess this means I know what I’m
doing…? Usually seasoned teachers get this gig. I’ve only been around for a few
months. Cool! I’ll take that badge and wear it with pride! Today, he’s teaching
a 10 minute segment of my class and over the next few days, he’ll be teaching
more and more until he teaches a full two hour class. He’s nervous. I think
he’ll be fine. It reminds me of when I was so nervous not that long ago when I
did the exact same thing with a teacher who had been at the company for three
years. Two months vs. three years is a little extreme though. I’m nervous
because I’m such a newbie, but it’s all good.
Challenge accepted. :)
From China to you,
Sarah Wun ton soup
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