happy as a clam.

Boys and girls I am happy as a clam. I can’t stop smiling and it’s wigging me out. Maybe it’s because I just got this awesome long polka dot sweatshirt with a teddy bear on it, or maybe it’s because I got a wee bit of a sunburn which was much needed, or maybe it’s because we just found vanilla at the market which allowed us to make no bake cookies! I’m not sure which piece of the equation it may be but one thing’s obvious, I am happy happy. You know... life is really good. I think it’s pretty stinking rad that everyday I am able to roam the streets of China, freaking out when I see another white person and wondering to myself “WHY ARE YOU HERE!?” only to realize they are probably thinking the same thing about me. I am so blessed. I am blessed for amazing friends who help share my burdens and can give me a talking to when I’m being ridiculous. I am thankful for my family who supports me no matter what. When I called my dad up to tell him I was most likely going to China he answered “I am 80% okay with it and the other 20% is me just being a dad” I mean how great is he. Some parents would have freaked out and grabbed that dream right out of the air and threw it under their shoe. My family rocks. My friends rocks. China rocks. 

The pictures above are from our weekend trip to Shenzhen. We went to Splendid China which has all these famous Chinese sites in MINIATURE version! We also got to attend church :) Can I just tell you I have never been happier to sit for 3 hours! It was the best. My outfit was... Subpar but I figured these pictures are WAY more fun to look at then one of me standing by a tree or something lame like that. Bon Appetite! 

SAS FACT: There is this little place in Rexy that we like to call Diagon Alley, and they serve only the most delicious pretzels known to man. We love to go get a pretzel and chat for a good chunk of time in that magical place.