I classify my official beginning of Summer, here in Beijing, as being when the taxi drivers start to use their AC. And that has just happened.
The temperature reached 37˚C today. By August, when the Olympics kicks off, it will likely be hotter still.
Looking forward to that.
Wow, has it really been three months since I last posted anything here? So much has happened in that time!
The last post was following my second visit to China, for the opening of the show which my then girlfriend was working on: Beautiful New World. Since then the most important event has been that my girlfriend has become my wife and we have moved ourselves to Beijing!
When I get a chance to sit down and think about it (which is a rare occurrence these days) I really feel that this is the most exciting time of my life! We are creating our new life together, we have so many opportunities and I have my wife to thank for all of it.
Shi is currently working on her first exhibition at her new job, about which I’ll post more details later this week, and I am helping out on a new project that should be going live at the end of the month.
Everybody’s been so kind to us here, I really appreciate the faith they have in us. I hope to be able to fulfil all of our expectations – this is certainly the place where this will be possible and definitely the right place for us to fulfil our dreams.
. . . and now Shi has my fever. Fortunately I’m feeling mostly better now so can look after her. She’s very hot (38.7ºC at 7.30am), has a splitting headache and feels sick. We have an appointment at the doctor’s this morning where they will hopefully be able to help.
UPDATE
Just back from the doctor. There was no sign of a chest infection or tonsillitis, which is good news. They just recommended Paracetamol and liquids to relieve the symptoms and make Shi more comfortable.
ANOTHER UPDATE (Tuesday morning)
Good news! Shi is now (almost) back to normal. There’s no more fever, just a sore throat and slight headache hanging on. Hello sis!
