We joined a gym. This is something Jeremy always does in China and I of course wanted to join. During my time studying exercise in college, we often had to figure out the main sources for people not wanting to go to the gym. There were a lot of reasons, but one of the biggest deterrents was the fact that people might be watching you. I had gotten over the fear of going to the gym in the states. I enjoyed it when I got to go work out.
Here …it is a different story. You go to the gym knowing with out a doubt your every move is being watched!! Haha Talk about intimidating. I am trying to ignore, but when you are doing abs and you have an audience…its can be a bit odd! I hope to get the courage to start joining the classes our gym offers. Although it might take some time, considering, the first class I saw on the schedule was belly dancing!
I have been contemplating what to write on my blog lately. I am going through a time in the culture shock/stress phase that is hard to put into words. However, just the other day as I sat on the floor starring out the window the words came. Heart Broken. That kind of heart- ache that consumes your body, leaves you somewhat depressed and the pain is so real it feels physical. I feel like I just had a bad break-up. I was told Nov/Dec are going to be hard months, but I got through November and then …heart break. I am not sure why. But I have my guesses. The adventure of moving here and starting life here is over. I am officially here. I am living life in China. With that being said; now I am realizing that life in China isn’t easy all the time, I miss home and life there, and that living life here is going to be more of a sacrifice than I originally thought. Its not temporary. This is a hard realization. I think for the past 5 months I have been in survival mode. Knowing if I just pushe...
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