I've mentioned before that we have an Ayi. I'm not sure an exact definition of "Ayi" exists but I think most commonly people think of them as "household help." If internet translation websites are to be trusted, then I think "Ayi" literally means "maternal aunt." We knew before we came that we would have the… Continue reading The Ayi
Tag: China
The Mansion
The Chinese are into status. I'm not sure if it's related to their long dynastic past with the gentry vs. the peasants or something relatively new with the influx of money opening their economy to the West has brought. But I do know, if you have money you should show it off and if you… Continue reading The Mansion
Golden Week
We didn't celebrate Columbus Day this year, nor can we drink pumpkin spiced lattes, nor can we jump in a pile of orange, crimson and golden leaves...we did however, get a week to celebrate the season (in sunny, 80 degree heat) during China's National Day and Golden Week, a.k.a. the Mid-Autumn festival. After Chinese New… Continue reading Golden Week
First Month Recap
We've been calling Shanghai home for one month. Actually, I was purposely not calling it home for fear it would only delay our 2 year old's adjustment to this new and very different way of life. But among other things I've learned, 2 year olds adjust to new places and ideas easily (and even more… Continue reading First Month Recap
Kathleen Siddell 