I can't believe I'm saying this but all my samples are done! I truly thought I was cutting this trip too short only being 7 days to the normal 11-12 days. "More preparation ahead of time DOES pay off." say I, the master of PROCRASTINATION! lol.
So, with a few hours to spare I headed off for shopping in one of China's largest cities, Shenzhen. Above is a street vendor skillfully making these ambered candied animials. He was selling them for 5RMB=about $.80 or so!
Another street vendor selling mini fish in heart bags.
I've been drinking instant coffeee this whole time and was beside myself with glee seeing Starbucks! They even served it in mugs. Why don't they do this in the US?
I spent most my time in bookstores and office supply stores searching for little goodies to use in art projects.
Something I've been trying to work on is looking for patterns and design in everything and taking pictures so I can remember to apply them later. Just something you may want to try if you aren't already. It's kind of like a scavenger hunt!
Shenzhen from up high in a building.
I'm happy to say that I'm heading off to the airport and returning home! I can't wait to hug and kiss my family, go running and cycling with my friends, prepare for the holidays, go to church, drink real coffee, breath fresh air and prepare for my studio sale!
Thank you my friends for partaking in the journey once again. For helping me through the lonesome times with your emails and comments!
I have had quite a bit of trouble with my outgoing mail and I've been getting a lot of "notices" I don't understand. So, if you have commented and never got a response from me I'm really sorry it may have gotten lost in cyberspace.
-michelle