Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Coming Home
After 4 months of working in China, I have to say that it has had a positive impact on me, but it also comes with some sacrifices.
As I rocket over Siberia heading for the North Pole (pretty cool close to Christmas…I wonder if I will see Santa!), it is a good time to reflect on the year.
I am grateful for the opportunity to experience a new country and culture in one of the fastest growing economies of the world. It has opened my eyes to some of the great things that we take for granted in the USA:
- safe food, for the most part
- freedom to have a family of any size
- OSHA, EPA, FDA and any other agency that ensures quality and safety
- Moon, clouds, stars and clean air
- Ability to vote
- Freedom of the press
- Freedom of Google and the internet
- Real Diet Coke served with Ice
This has come with a greater sacrifice from my wife and children. My wife has had to be a single parent during a busy time period, where our schedules physically overlap for 5 hours in any 24-hour period. I am very lucky to have such a great partner.
It will great to spend more that a jet-lagged week with the family!
Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah, and may you too have a great holiday period and a Happy New Year!
As I rocket over Siberia heading for the North Pole (pretty cool close to Christmas…I wonder if I will see Santa!), it is a good time to reflect on the year.
I am grateful for the opportunity to experience a new country and culture in one of the fastest growing economies of the world. It has opened my eyes to some of the great things that we take for granted in the USA:
- safe food, for the most part
- freedom to have a family of any size
- OSHA, EPA, FDA and any other agency that ensures quality and safety
- Moon, clouds, stars and clean air
- Ability to vote
- Freedom of the press
- Freedom of Google and the internet
- Real Diet Coke served with Ice
This has come with a greater sacrifice from my wife and children. My wife has had to be a single parent during a busy time period, where our schedules physically overlap for 5 hours in any 24-hour period. I am very lucky to have such a great partner.
It will great to spend more that a jet-lagged week with the family!
Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah, and may you too have a great holiday period and a Happy New Year!
