Did I ever think that I would be living in China in 2010?
NO.
Did I ever think I would be a teacher in 2010?
NO.
Did I ever think I would be sitting in my place of work wearing long johns, full winter gear, my winter coat and hat and gloves in 2010?
NO.
(No, I do not teach at an Arctic substation. But I do work in an uninsulated, under-heated, open-doored stone building just downwind of SIBERIA!)
Did I ever think I would be wearing a mask due to all the pollution in 2010? Hmmmm…MAYBE.
Ok…all is not topsy turvy.

- Did I ever want to visit the beaches and temples of Thailand in 2010? YES!
17 days to Thailand.