World Expo-sure

Now I’m sure you’re wondering why in the world I named my blog World Expo-sure, so I’ll tell you why. Shanghai is hosting the 2010 World Expo (A.K.A. World’s Fair), which is a massive collection of galleries of human inspiration from around the world. As Shanghai’s World Expo has been named the largest site ever, I thought it fitting to pay tribute to the accomplishment in my blog name. Since my arrival, I have seen this cute little blue guy everywhere that reminds me of Gumby and eventually someone explained that this character was the mascot of this year’s Expo. After doing a little research, I found out that his name is Haibao, which means “treasure of the world.” How neat is that?

I decided that although the cab ride to work is pretty cheap, I was missing out on the experience of walking and taking in the scenery. So yesterday I walked home from work and had the best time! I found a small park that was beautifully decorated with flowers, saw a dance routine by a group of girls at school, viewed what seemed to be a friendly game of checkers being watched by a group of men, and of course, enjoyed the intense stares of a host of Shanghai natives. I also browsed a store that was filled with bags, belts and scarves (don’t worry, I used self control), and purchased a 20 oz. Sprite for forty-seven cents. All in all, it was a fabulous walk home!

Trenia’s Finale:
As I was walking home, it dawned on me that I was in Shanghai, China (this ah-ha occurs all the time by the way), and I thought about the fact that if you had told me two years ago that I would be spending my summer in China I would have thought you were crazy. But here I am, and I know that it is because I am becoming increasingly comfortable with the “possibilities.” The moral? Keep an open mind and never limit yourself to your current situation and amazing things will start to happen. I have, and I’m in China…that’s all I’m saying.

Welcome to my world…expo-sure!!!