When I arrived in Shanghai for the first time, I was captivated by the 'flow'. I described the Shanghainese people as one school of fish swimming together in the sea. I've been very inspired by this city and I've been very disappointed as well. I didn't think I would be a target for theft, but one day I was. It's life in the fast lane. Stay with the school or get eaten by a shark!!! When I first arrived and was driving toward the city from the Pudong airport, I nearly passed out from all the grime that makes up this metropolis. When my feet touched the ground, my first stop at URBN hotel, I was amazed at how the city transformed to a beautiful streetscape. And then my heart sang. Along the way, I made a conscious decision to pick out the inspiring, and look on the bright side. Finding positive energy in the beautiful people and places that cross my path, makes it all enjoyable. I love teaching, and have had great experiences teaching English in public, private primary schools, and afterschool academy. I've made some great friends in the international community as well as the local community and I look forward to meeting and making more.