Today I am just feeling mellow. I am curled up on our chaise watching the ships moving up and down the river. Today is a three bridge day and we really have an amazing view.

I may go to the Community Center today and learn how to play Mahjong. The lady that gave me the lead on an Ayi teaches people how to play every Thursday morning and then they go to lunch. It sounds like fun but I am not sure I have the energy to "be nice" today. The counselor at Abi's school said that "some days you will just need to take a break from Shanghai and that’s okay and healthy". Today might be a good day for that.