Rockstar!

Well, sort-of. It's definitely the Cindy Show at the Shenzhen office. I feel a little bit on display. I figure if they're not asking me if I want DVDs I can handle it. The office here is pretty nice, very modern, even more so than the Chicago office, but don't quote me on that til I visit the bathroom (I'm holding out as long as possible.) The office itself is pretty quiet but the windows are open and there is a lot of construction noise outside (Shenzhen is growing so fast that there's always a new skyscraper going up.) I actually like the open windows and the ambient noise, but it makes me want to take a nap. After my post last night I was feeling lonely, called Mom and Dad, and then Jason (finally got the VOIP to work), and that helped a lot (thanks guys and I love ya). Finally fell asleep at about 5:30, got the wake-up call at 6, ignored it and slept til 7. Just like at home!

Only major event today is I flooded my lovely bathroom. The shower has a glass door but apparently water just flows right out of it into the bathroom. All my towels are soaked. Houskeeping's gonna love me.

I'm also a little uncomfortable with the whole pampering thing that comes with staying at a 5-star hotel in Asia. We Americans are pretty independent so it was a little odd to have hotel staff standing behind me with my coffee as I visited the buffet, so she could walk me to my table. They also all know my name ("Hello lady, Miss Glayse....er....") which is odd to get used to. Don't get me wrong...I plan to be a pro at this whole elite traveler thing by the end of the week.