Making Friends

I have joined two different social groups the Shanghai Expat Association (SEA) and the American's Women's Club of Shanghai (AWCS). I could be involved in an activity of some sort every day of the week. I have already gone and visited several villages, coffee meet and greets, ladies' night out, and spa days.  Through SEA I met Kerstin who is from Sweden living on the Pudong side with her husband and 13 year old son.  She is on my face book page and will post pictures I am sure from time to time. Margene is from Kansas City and well it was easy making friends with her. We both walked into the 4 Season's Hotel at the same time not sure where to go and found our way together. We ended up going to lunch after the coffee and guest speaker. We both just moved here about a month ago. She has 3 in college and one in the marines. Here husband works for Coke. We are both going bike riding tomorrow, that will be a great post!! While working out, I met a neighbor in my building, her name is Paige.  She is from Columbus, OH. Again...to easy!! We made a play date to shop and do lunch. We went to this awesome Hotel Market. It's all kinds of kitchen stuff sold wholesale, 4 floors. Liked that so much continued on shopping,  made time for lunch and a quick foot massage. Just something we do here. Tough life.
 Lastly, I met Nichole who owe's a pre-shool, as we talked she found out I used to work with behavior disorder children. (Yes, I told her it was YEARS ago.) She now would like me to help her with one of her students. We trying to set up an observation/evaluation. Here, once a child is labeled it is very difficult to get schooling, let alone placement and a good education or help of any kind. It is so limited. My Art Instructor's husband is connected with NYU so I am hoping she can hook me up with some resources. Duke University has it's office in my compound too. I also internet. One day at a time.

Making Friends Here....Not so Hard.