The Grumpy Laowai

Documenting the trials and tribulations of expat living in Shanghai.

My experience in China

Posted on November 10, 2011 by ericksonsinchina

This is a very scary experience for me because I’ve never moved at all. Oh, and by the way, did I mention that I have two brothers? Oh wait, and also a dog? Now back to the post… I’ve been worrying this whole time about what China will be like. Will it be different in a good way or a bad way? Oh, and did I mention that the school I am going to go to has uniforms? I am sooooo excited. And that was totally sarcasm. As I was saying, I don’t like the uniform one bit. They even have different uniforms for different subjects. Anyway, I like China but I don’t like the uniform. The school were I go now doesn’t have a uniform.

I also can’t wait to see daddy.

Dictated to Gwen

Ava’s Post

Posted on November 9, 2011 by ericksonsinchina

As a 7 year old girl with no experience of moving at all, this is a very exciting experience for me. It is my first time moving ever, ever, ever in my entire life. Mommy is very stressed about getting us ready. It is almost as if she is in a holding pattern waiting for something to pop up in excitement. I’m excited about what’s coming next. It almost feels like this is just a dream. I feel stressed. I also feel like I’m climbing a mountain that will never stop.

Dictated to Gwen