I need to sit and meditate today.
It's been quite the week.
Just returned from Shanghai yesterday; for work of course, otherwise it's not on my destination hot list. I arrived there last Sunday around midnight, up early for an 8am work start. Amazing to see the change from the last time I was there - approximately four years ago. The hotel I stay at is right next to the Nike office which is quite convenient. It's is more of a complex; in that there's a Starbuck's (that was there years ago too), a bakery serving organic coffees, breads and pastries, a grocery store (underground), doctor's office, dental office, massage place, several restaurants including my favorite - Elements Fresh, where I had my daily juice of spirulina/honey/apple/ginger and amazing salads - all fresh of course!
Work wise the week went well, I was a bit anti-social. After work everyone would go out for dinner; I opted for the gym where they had a perfect area to do my yoga practice and/or I would get a Chinese acupressure massage. Of course I would often meet up for a glass of wine with the group around 10ish.
This was my first business trip where D was in England. It was funny how whenever I thought of him I would see him in our Portland home. I'd have to remind myself that no, he's in England. Of course, the jet leg didn't help, but still interesting how the mind can play with you.
Upon my return I learned a dear, dear friend (A) has cancer. He started a CaringBridge blog for friends and family. I read it out loud to D last night. Although D knew some of the details he didn't know all of it. Needless to say we were a bit numb the rest of the evening. I wanted to call A but knew the moment I'd hear his voice I'd lose it. It doesn't help that it's grey and rainy here.
All in all a very lazy day Monday bank holiday. I needed it.
Did not even go out for our regular walk. Sometimes it's good to give it a rest.
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