365 Days!

I'VE BEEN IN CHINA A FULL YEAR!!!!!
Y'all.

As of today (August 3rd) I have been in China for a full year!

I cant believe it.

The year has flown by, yet it feels like its been way longer than a year.

My life has been forever changed by this adventure and I cannot believe that my time in China is nearing its end.

Over the past 365 days a lot has happened.

I've made some amazing life long friends.

I've traveled and explored some amazing places.

I've been sick more times than I can count (nothing serious thank goodness).

I've picked up a very random selection of Mandarin and Cantonese words-- typical everyday words, cuss words, basic numbers, etc.

I've eaten some crazy food you would never have thought to even try.
I have NOT mastered chopsticks-- oopsies lol

I've lost weight---- and I've gained it all back.

I've experienced the loss of a friend and my Great Uncle.

I've met and taught some of the cutest little kiddos.

I've learned a lot about myself and I'm continuing to learn more each day.

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I celebrated my 1 year anniversary in China by going to Disneyland Hong Kong on August 1st, and as you can see we had the best time.

It was every bit as **Magical** as Disney in the states.

On the special Disney metro line!

Welcome to HK Disney!

Of course we had to get Minnie Ears & take a selfie.

 Castle pic!

 Notice the sweat on my back? It was 115 with the heat index!

 Classic Castle pictures

 Lauren, Laura (Lauren's friend from home) and me.

Like my new house? I hear its *Magical*!

 The Lion King show was amazing-- and the AC was even better! haha

Ready to help Buzz beat the Evil Zurg

"Its a small world after all"

 Parade time! Mickey and friends!

 Goofy!

Eeyore and Tigger

 The Princesses!

Tink!

Selfies with Lauren!

 Dumbo ride- We cheated and didn't wait in line to actually ride the ride.

 Minnie!

Mickey!

Just me.
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So, whats next??

Well that's the million dollar questions isn't it?!

I'm exploring career possibilities with my company (EF) in the States but also looking in to other possibilities--- So if you know of anything fabulous that you think I would be amazing at, PLEASE let me know! 

As for now, I've got a few travel adventures coming up!

 At the end of September my Mom, Brother and soon to be Sister in-law will be meeting me in Thailand for 10 days!-- I cant wait to see them! And have them take as much of my clothing/stuff home to America for me! haha

My contract is over November 4th, but I'm going to stay 2 weeks and wait for Lauren to finish her contract. At the end of November we will be heading to Athens, Rome, Florence, and Venice before going our separate ways and heading home

Adios for now,
Margaret❤️