So there comes a time when you feel a strong need to make a major change in your life. Some people get married. Others find a new career. For me, traveling has always been a joy in my life. I've been fortunate enough to travel across the world and learn from my experiences. One thing I have never done is live abroad. Well I'm about to change that. I gave my 2 week notice this week.
There's been many countries that I've been to where I didn't feel I spent enough time to really understand the people, culture, and language. China has been one of those countries. I visited China about 7 years ago during a 2 month backpacking trip through Asia. I spent some time visiting Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian. Although I didn't know much about China before I traveled there, I really enjoyed my time there and had an opportunity to discover what a lot of people don't see from abroad.
So here's the big news! I've accepted a job in China and will be departing early March. This is both exciting and scary. I don't know anyone in China. I don't speak Mandarin. I expect to go through some bumps as I adjust to life outside of my comfort zone. At the same time, I'm looking forward to meeting new people, discovering new experiences, and learning a new language. I haven't updated this blog over the last few years even though I have traveled through 34 countries over that span. I intend to keep this blog a little more updated as I learn from my experiences and hope to give advice to those thinking of moving to China. Specifically, I will be based in Chongqing but will write about my job, travels, and interactions as I move forward. My intentions are to stay abroad for some time and possibly move onto other Asian countries after my assignment in China is over. Eventually I would like to make my way to Eastern Europe but that will remain to be seen. In the mean time, thanks for visiting my blog and I will keep you posted as my new adventure moves along!
