Today, I actually missed Taiwan. It was the first time that I had since I arrived here 13 days ago. I missed my home there. I missed my scooter. I missed my comforts. I missed knowing where to go when I needed something. I missed how I never had to think when I got on the Metro. I just missed the place I have called home for nearly 3 years.
Today, I only spent 10.5 yuan. That's the equivalent of $1.60. That's the least I've spent in one day in a very long time. I spent 6 yuan on the metro. And 4.5 on a Gatorade that I was craving.
Today, I slept in because I wasn't feeling good. At first I felt guilty, but then I had one of the most productive days I've had in a long time. I spoke with a headhunter. I had an interview with an HR department. I registered for a networking event on Saturday. And I made plans to meet a contact for happy hour tomorrow. Today = good.
Today, I met a former mba classmate for dinner. We talked about our experiences in Taiwan, compared them to living in China, and our expectations and goals for this journey we call Shanghai. We both said that we want to live here for another year or so, but that this place is not our permanent home.
Today, I felt confused about wanting to be here or not. I craved familiarity. I craved the comfort of friends and family that are far far away. I craved simplicity. I craved having someone to go home to, to watch movies with and discuss the insignificant events that happened today. I craved a day when life was already in its place and I didn't have to arrange the pieces of the puzzle.
Today, I did the best I could. And tomorrow, I'll do the same. One foot in front of the other and here goes.
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