China worry

I have been dreaming for a trip to china for years, and for some reason it never happened.

After getting the tickets to shanghai the other day I started feeling like it was a totally unnecessary expense. The timing seems off too, as I have been so busy and have had no time to even furnish my new place, or settle some outstanding matters pertaining to the house. Here I was mulling over whether I should buy that sofa, or pay that much for a wardrobe, only to easily pay 1600+ for the plane tickets.

My guest there would also be rather odd – just someone I chatted with on the internet. She seems like an attractive and intelligent girl, but I really didn’t know much about her. Sure I’ve known her for a year or so on-and-off, but its not like we were the best of friends and she doesn’t really feel like my type.

On the other hand, I can finally get this monkey off my back – visit to the motherland. I need to also learn about how things are there so I could make other visits in the future (should I want to). Having a friendly (hopefully) guest there too feels like a great opportunity.

I can’t believe I have been having sleepless nights over this, not sure why I do but I suspect its the worrying about costs, and not having time to prepare for the trip. I definitely need to get some winter clothes, also some shoes and better clothes to not appear to poorly in front of my foreign friend. Is she safe?