66 degrees this morning. A "cool" 66, but it's getting there. The sun is shining and the trees and grass are greening up.
Starting to take pictures of some of my "things" that it it time to get rid of. I am starting on some hats which have long seen their useful life. I wear them for exercise etc., but I have many more than I will ever need. So a picture will maintain the "event" status of the hat (and in the future t-shirts, even books etc.) but I won't have to lug it around anymore and hopefully someone else can use it! I haven't decided where to post them yet, I will keep them in a folder on iPhoto until I decide.
Had a physical this morning. It was interesting, a technician actually came to my house and did the physical. Overall it was good.
I am considering starting a "writing" business, if I can decide how to market it and if there is even a demand for it. I enjoy writing letters etc., and I can (I'll brag on myself a little here) can whip out a letter or document in several minutes that takes others hours. Maybe there is a niche I can fill someplace and supplement my income also. It would take a while to build a clientele, but it may be worth a try.
Preparing for the China trip has been fun. I even downloaded some Chinese language lessons for my iPod and I will listen to them while I walk instead of my usual books and maybe in the car etc. I have also read several books about the Chinese culture (including "On China" by Henry Kissinger, which have been fascinating. As part of the conference and pre-tour, I will get to visit with Chinese officials of several cities etc. which ought to really be interesting. We are also taking some side tours, assuming this will be our one and only trip to China, although you never know! We area also meeting with a Chinese native who will review the culture and language with us. We are also eating at the only "true" Chinese restaurant in the Memphis area to get familiar with the food, especially with Aliene's eating restrictions.
Strange how chance plays such a major role in life. I was mulling over the China Conference when I went to a "breakfast" sponsored by the Memphis Chamber. There, I happened to sit with a person who owned a business that worked with local companies on helping international workers become familiar with the US culture, English language etc. I mentioned to her we were considering going to China and she encouraged me to do so. When I decided to go, I contacted her company, which advised me of the restaurant and the person who could help us adjust to the culture.
We have probably spent more time planning the trip than the trip will take, but it has been a lot of fun! We completed most of the details yesterday at AAA as far as tours and in country flight. (We are going to Shanghai, XI'an, Beijing, Wangzhou and then Shanghai before we depart!
Going to the Apple Store this afternoon for follow up work on iMovie.
(Later): In my "third place" (the Apple Store) doing open training (meaning I work on my own until I get stuck, and then there is an expert there to unsnag me. I do love this place!
That's it for now.
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