Willy,
Living in China was my first choice. That is before I realized how long it was going to take to get a VISA. But I never imagined that it would take as long as it did.
I know China is your chosen home now and that some of my remarks may have offended you. So I will say publicly that China is not so bad a place. You just need to learn to avoid certain places, and certain types of people.
I lived in Shenzhen for a year, and I really enjoyed it. But there was something about Guangzhou that irritated me. I know I bitched a lot but it was never directed at China or Chinese people as a whole. I thought I was specific about the person, place or incident that set me off.
There are many, many incidents that I never mentioned. When you are out and about as much as I was you experience a lot of China , good and bad. I tried to be tolerant but at times it just pushed me past my limits. The bad stuff I will remember but Not as clearly as the temples, parks, beaches, KTV, shopping and pretty summer dresses.
I am certainly glad to be home, but I left a lot of good friends in China and I miss them. I will be returning.