Even though it has been the hottest summer in 140 years, I am still loving being here. I feel hopeful. Shanghai is a full society with more real people. I feel a sense of belonging that was lacking with a lot of people I interact with in Hong Kong. Having the extra cash to spend from my airbnb earning definitely helps.
Third day back, I already went to a concert for Jamroquai at the Shanghai stadium last night and enjoyed a few very nice lunches and dinners with coworkers and family. It is blissful to come back to a home-cooked meal at the end of the day, so the extra commute time may in fact be worth it.
In other matters, I am reading a few books on Kindle like "How to get married after 35" and "Have him at hello." I think if I am serious about finding love, I should follow a game plan. I will read more of these books. Also I plan to get in shape.
A guy friend before I left this weekend told me that honestly if I am interested in dating Asian guys I need to lose a few pounds. Non-Asians care about curves, but Asians just care about being skinny. This is an HBS-educated guy with a reasonable family background in Hong Kong. I suppose one should take his word.
This is just the reality. I plan to get in shape anyhow. I want to buy one of those fitbit things that can track my activity levels. Watch my diet. Become serious. If I was determined enough to attain most of my educational and work goals in the past, hitting all the milestones, I should approach my fitness and relationship in the same determined fashion. The goals and the landscape have changed. I need to really discipline myself and work on that. That should take the utmost priority. I will do it.
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