I finally have some time to write an update on my search for my Chinese Princess. Having been to China twice to visit my first lady, I knew that there was no future for me with this lady as there wasn't the chemistry. We became very good friends, but I knew about two weeks out from my second trip that my heart really wasn't in it.
So, to cut a long story short, I started my search again when I got back on CLL as I still had some subscription left. I met one lady who I liked, but was being worked to death, and didn't have the time to talk.
When my subscription ran out, I almost did not renew, but I am so glad that I did.
Then on the 17Th November, I talked with a 52 year old lady, who I almost let go by. Well, when I first saw her on QQ, having looked at her profile on CLL, I could not believe how gorgeous and vivacious she was compared to her photos. I was smitten from the very start.
There is so much I like about this woman. Her voice, her smile, her laughter. She is the funniest woman I have ever met. She is retired, and a yoga teacher. So we had an instant connection as I practice yoga myself.
I hope you have guessed by now that I am in love with this woman, and we have been only talking for three weeks. Already we are talking of marriage.
I could not have picked a colder place to visit in winter than where she comes from. She is from Harbin. Yes, where the ice festival is and the temperatures are from -10 to -20! I have booked and paid for my air ticket and will fly from Brisbane on the 16Th February and will stay with her for 3 weeks. She is very disappointed I will not be there sooner, but I chose to go after New years and the Ice festival because of the cheaper flights. I managed to get a very cheap ticket, and premium economy to boot. For an average guy like me, premium economy is like first class!
So I have been flat out working to pay for my trip to Harbin and then talking almost every night to my friend.
She is now very diligently working at learning English, and we have both been in stitches trying to get each other up to speed. I have never laughed so much as with this woman.
Her name is Candy. Now I know this is not the best name to carry into the Western world, but she is adamant that she wants to keep it, despite my explanation of its connotations. Her son chose it for her, and her friends all agree that it suits her. I personally do not have a problem with it as it does suit her. She is a very sweet woman. When I type in her name, it comes up as sweet when translated.
I am very glad that I have persisted in my search for a wife in China. Even though we have not spent time in the flesh, I honestly feel that Candy is the woman for me. We have talked about marriage, and her possibility of moving to Australia. She has a son who will also need to come, as all of her parents and parents in law are deceased.
She has asked me about the possibility of me moving to Harbin if she does not get approval. I said I would if I could get teaching work. So, as much as she would like to leave Harbin, she genuinely wants to be with me.
I will post a photo or two so you guys have an idea of who I am keen on.
I would have given up on my search if I was not inspired by all of the successful guys on this site.
So, that is my update. February cannot come soon enough, and I know that the hardest part will be having to leave this woman in Harbin when I leave.
My work situation has steadily improved, so I am feeling positive about the possibility of getting her here if we decide to marry.
Well that is enough for now. I will check in when the date of departure is closer. I would be interested to know if any Aussies have some information about the best strategy to get her son here. Can I wait 12 months, then get Candy to sponsor him? Would this be the best approach. I know these are early days, but I need to consider all of these things.
Have a good Christmas guys. Maybe I will get time to get back onto this site and catch up on other peoples progress.
