reflections

gotta say, i've been back for a week now, and i'm still loving it. might have to something to do with being unemployed and spending a week at my parents' place, where i have no responsibilities other than occasionally doing the dishes. and i loooove doing their dishes - it means i get to rearrange the kitchen utensils to my taste! hong kong feels like a dream and i absolutely cannot believe that i won't be going back to class in january. seems so strange to be looking for a job and thinking long-term instead of just looking for something interesting that will support my nasty shopping habit.
so, looking back on the past few months, i guess my only regret would be NOT buying those cool orange boots in the mirador centre in kowloon... i know orange is a hard colour to match, but the boots i'm seeing in canadian stores are u-g-l-y. boo. the best things about my exchange were:
getting to know dennis and rodrigo better
meeting the other cuhk students
kowloon
being know for my studiousness
helping others overcome their fears
appreciating the goodness that is vancouver
so, thanks to everyone who checked in here and followed me in my chinese adventures. a special hello to my aunty cindy and her family - i had no idea you were reading this, i need your email address!!!
i hope everyone had a great holiday season (just for you Dave, I didn't say Xmas!) and i wish you the very best for 2007! it had better be a good year - i'm turning 30! ahhhhhh!!!!