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718 days ago
Now in Seattle, we finally feel close to actually moving into our own home! Not her parent's house, nor mine, NOR my brother's, but our own apartment paid for by our own selves. It's been almost two months living in and out of our suitcases as we move here and there. But the move feels big since I'm bringing my new wife to a different country. The fact that we are moving to new jobs makes the move feel even bigger still! Thanks to our respective families who are so dependable and willing to put us up. We moved to Changzhou first, bidding Shanghai a farewell. I'll miss all the friends, but not all the crowds and certainly not the noises and city smells. After two weeks of bath houses, dim sums, Texas Hold'em at Monkey King Pizza, and family visits, we hopped on a plane to the States. Saying goodbye to her parents wasn't as tearful as I had anticipated, but heart-breaking nonetheless. We landed in Spokane a week before Thanksgiving. It was nice to relax at home, and Thanksgiving was ...
990 days ago
Well, it's been a while since I added an entry for you folks! A lot has happened in the past three months or so. Back in December (the 26th to be exact) Vivian and I, taken by her parents, drove to Nanjing through a foggy morning to get married. It just involved the legal part and it took place at a government office. We're getting married Chinese style, which means we get married first and then have the celebration a bit later. The celebration will be complete with bai jiu, cigarettes, humiliating games in front of everyone, and gambeis. The officer who married us read a list of filial duties we had to obey as a married couple. "You will honor and support both your parents throughout your life. Can you make this?" He always ended each duty with the query, "Can you make this?" It was indeed a happy day and Vivian's parents were there as witness. The REAL celebration, however, is to take place May 26th in Changzhou. As Borat would say, "Happy times!" ...
