January 10, 2006

• Wild Wild East...

  A.D.D Brand Slut.  That's what my girlfriend calls me, because of my enthusiasm for the brands that we work for here in China. To my defense, the brands we work for are some of the world's coolest, and their histories and cultures coupled with their explosive growth in China makes everything that much more exciting.  Our recent Cartier, M.A.C. and Diesel events are testament to that.

  But being here for 4+ years, it does take its toll. Coming to China for most people is a 1 year endeavour. Many (especially women) can't last too much beyond a year. The allure of Shanghai does capture the eyes of many, though, and before you know it another year has passed. It's one of those go, go, go cities, where people just seem to come in and out like a revolving door. New people, new ideas, new money all the time. And yet, in the 4+ years that I've been here I often wonder if staying is in my long term interests. As exciting as it sounds, and as envious as some of my friends may be of the free-wheeling nature of the wild wild East, I look and envy my friends who took the more stable route. Some have moved in with their girlfriends, some married, some with kids, some paying their mortgages and having that family... the grass is always greener on the other side.

  And yet, there is something out there that still beckons my name... what the hell is it?

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