China Day 4
I woke up and ran 5.5 miles. It was raining, I almost turned around and walked back inside but decided with the humidity it might be kind of nice to have a little cool rain splashing on me. And, I knew if I didn't that I would have regrets for the rest of the day.
I spend the day at the factory going over sculpts and listening to lots of Chinese chatter. This process seems to be getting quite a bit easier. Having the same sculptors working on my line for the past 3 years helps. They have a good understanding of my style. It relieves a lot of stress in trying to communicate that's for sure!
We had the pleasure of one of the factory boss's daughter joining us for lunch today. She is so darling cute. She can sing her ABC's (in English) already and I think she's only 3. She spent most of lunch singing, dancing and entertaining us. It was a welcome distraction.
I'm not quite sure what kind of shrimp these were but I did try to have an open mind and try one. It was interesting I'll just say. And one was all I had. lol!
A good day all in all. I'm exhausted, sticky from the humidity and getting eaten by mosquitos. Oh and my email isn't working now. Hopefully this is just temporary and the Chinese government hasn't decided to ban my access to my email provider along with blogs! ha!
Thank you for your emails and comments! I cherish each and every one of them.
The boss' daughter is sooooooo cute!!!!! Sorry that you have to eat all that gross looking food..... (i am glad that i didn't go to China with you) : ]
i LuV u!!!!!
Posted by: Alexis | May 02, 2008 at 07:42 AM
there is NO way i would have eaten one of those shrimp - you are braver than I am! What is the story with the dog? What a cute little girl!
Posted by: meleea | May 02, 2008 at 09:15 AM
ok,.....please forgive me! I've been a busy girls and forgot to check your blog and leave you comments! I know how much you love them when you are gone! I'll be a better friend from now on!
mosquitos.....yuck! sticky....gross
The olympics....how cool!
love the new boxes with the new logos! way cute!
keeping up with your running....good job!
later girlfriend
Posted by: shannon | May 02, 2008 at 12:13 PM
You are such an inspiration to keep up your running! You should have no problem reaching your goal considering the options of food over there. Keep it up, skinny! Love ya!
Posted by: aunt cindy | May 02, 2008 at 01:18 PM
These photographs are simply breathtaking and fill me with joy and curiosity. Thank you so much for sharing these and this amazing journey.
Candace
Posted by: Candace | May 02, 2008 at 02:31 PM
These photographs are simply breathtaking and fill me with joy and curiosity. Thank you so much for sharing these and this amazing journey.
Candace
Posted by: Candace | May 02, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I know you have been there many times but you are so good to keep running in a foreign country. Good work. The sculpting looks like an interesting process. And the little China doll -- such cute children.
Posted by: Valerie | May 02, 2008 at 10:30 PM
That cow is going to be so cool!!!!! (At least I hope it's a cow!)
Posted by: Molly | May 03, 2008 at 09:33 AM
It sounds like you lead an interesting life!
My husband has traveled to Japan. The young girl is too cute! I have trouble with food because I am a vegetarian! Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | May 03, 2008 at 09:42 AM
good job, runner girl! I am SO amazed by those artists there... they represent your stuff SO well (of course, this is coming from a total "lay-man" in the art world!)... and yeah, what's the story w/ the dog??? (did you feed him the rest of the ginormous shrimp thing that was yucky?)
Posted by: Annette | May 03, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Sounds like you're having a fantastic trip. I lived in Korea for a year and I loved traveling around the country & every city that I visited. I also loved trying all the food and wouldn't hesitate a bit to try the food you're eating in China.
I just found your blog today & I've been pouring over your entries. You do amazing work! I love your style.
Have a wonderful trip and enjoy those runs.
Lisa
http://mistyfujisworld.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Loving your China adventures and seeing the work in progress.
Posted by: Jonna | May 03, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I'd think the mosquitoes would be my only downfall on your trip so far. Oh, and maybe not having email! I hope you are able to get yours.
Posted by: Deb | May 05, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Love that sculpting going on!
Posted by: Patty W | May 05, 2008 at 05:40 PM
ohhh how awesome! That is so great you have outsourcing/manufacturing. I wish I could get into that, but with reading about it and whatnot it seems too overwhelming. I love the cow clock shown. So beautiful!
Posted by: Natasha Wescoat | May 09, 2008 at 11:27 AM