Simple ~

Like so many other folks out there,

I've been desiring a 'simpler' life

 

There is even a magazine out there,

that is all about Living Simply

 

The novelty of this was something

I had hoped I would truly love in practice ~

 

 

Life here in Zhongshan,

is very simple

like, go to the market almost everyday to buy food for the day

kind of simple.

 

 

Life moves slower here,

I kinda love it

 

Yeah, even when my lights blow in my kitchen

and I can't figure how to change them

so we cook in the dark,

on my 2 burner cook top

 

Slow moving life

 

I think the kids are noticing....

 

Not a huge variety of 'stuff' to do to fill up our days,

no clubs, extra circular activities, anything

 

Just simple family time

 

They seem happy,

calm

 

I could learn from them ~

 

 

Someone here said, "You can't be picky with friends here"

You have to make due with what you have.

 

Sisters becoming friends.

 

It's kinda wonderful to watch

 

The simple joy of finding chocolate at the local shoppe

and having just one before bed,

cuz you have to make them last

 

Western food isn't everywhere,

and it is on the more costly side.

 

But we savour every single bite,

yup we sure do!

 

Today I was so burnt out, and then I got invited to head out to a large Market with the other folks that 'serve' here.  Getting out for some Mommy alone time, albeit to grocery shop, was ....... awesome.   And sure enough I found myself coming home feeling so refreshed.

 

I found myself sitting back and watching my biggest teachers, my kids,

show me what I've been to tired to see.

 

Life is beautiful here.

 

I am so blessed to be here

 

Thanks kids ~