The Kumkuat Korner

It's relatively easy to say that supermarket in China are just like the ones in the U.S. Heck, I've been to supermarkets in Mexico AND France and its pretty much the same thing there too. While there are a few differences here and there, the basics are still there. Imported produce and also pricier. You go in, find what you need, buy it, leave. Of course 95% of the things that they carry are China brands. They do have things from other countries like Pocky from Japan, and American candies like M&M's, and even Ferrero Rocher and it's expensive. I doubt anyone buys it. The vegetables here are cheap. Most are locally grown and are sold straight from the harvester to the Supermarket. One of the differences about supermarkets here is that no food ever gets thrown out. It may have mold or lost some leaves, or old, but it will get sold...at a lower price too. People actually look out for these old "clearance" produce especially the older generatio...

So, as some of you may know,  I am going on an awesome trip to China! I am excited, happy, and looking forward to exploring, doing things I have never done and seeing things I've never seen. I go to China with a completely open mind. I expect nothing. For me, doing this will leave little room for any disappointment or negative thoughts I keep hearing about China as a country. To be brutally honest, I can safely tell you that I am absolutely terrified. Terrified that I'll be judged for just being myself. Terrified, that I'll fail and be forced to come back with my tail between my legs because I don't have it in me. Terrified that I'm going this millions of miles away from my family (okay just a few thousand). I'm afraid of being lonely and crying myself to sleep every night wondering if I'm doing the right thing. I'm afraid of being afraid. But it's okay.  I am human and I am allowed to feel these things. It's a big step and the outcome of this...