Yesterday afternoon I was invited to play more Mahjong with the ladies in our apartment building. It was so much fun. I actually played two games and had a great time. But of course the best part was the company!!!!

Tim and I spent today in Puxi (the other side of the river) with our escort from the Community Center. We found some wonderful shopping places and actually purchased our first piece of furniture. We went to many little home decor shop, a rug market, and a large flower market. All of these would have taken me years to find on my own. I can't wait to go back to them and spend hours just browsing.

All is well again at the Spoffords. Tim and Abi are off work and school for the next week. Tomorrow is Chinese New Year Eve. We are looking forward to the fireworks that will start at midnight and continue for three days.