I Love Macao

School is out and lazy days have arrived. First though, a bit about my weekend.

Friday: Went to see House of Dancing Water at the City of Dreams. The show is one of the most amazing shows I've ever seen. Most of the action takes place in a 300gal tank of water with a stage that can be raised and lowered. Performers did high dives, danced, tumbled, swang from what looked like a chandelier and there was even a motocross part of the show.One of the best parts was that our seats were in the first row and the performers got so close to us that they actually splashed us! It was awesome even when they did it on purpose. Anyone who comes to Macao should go see this show!

Saturday: Woke up went to my final Travel Agency Operations review and then headed out to the IFT Karting Event. Jatana's sports and event class was in charge of the event so I wanted to support her. Had a pretty good time and even got to watch my friend race. That was really cool. There were a fair number of ppl there but the day was incredibly hot so not quite as many as they were hoping for.
After that event I went home. Then grabbed dinner with friends and went to see Momentum up at the Cultural Center. Momentum is a work done by a troupe from Israel. The whole idea behind the show is basically about time and rhythm and the goal is to spread love through the performance. They were truly amazing and it was so obvious how much each member loved what they were doing and truly was trying to give love to the audience. They used some of the best audience participation techniques I've ever seen. Before the show, I guess, someone had rigged up pulleys that would drop over an audience member. This audience member then became part of the show and was told where in the beat to pull their pulley. This went on till four audience members were helping one performer create a rhythm. It was AWESOME! Another way the audience was involved was in video that a performer took before the show and then projected on a large screen at the end of the shows. The technology they used was just amazing. Even after the show was over the performers danced through the audience and did two more pieces outside.

If all my Fridays and Saturdays were like this I'd be in heaven. : )

Sunday: Spent most of Sunday working on my Marketing project with my group. Then spent another couple of hours editing both my marketing project and my human resources project. I have a new found respect for editors, and now I know I never ever would want to be one.

Monday: Happy Memorial Day to the States! Woke up and headed over the Zhuhai with Sidsel. Bought a pair of flip flops because then we got manicures, pedicures and leg massages. How much? you ask. $15 oh yes. woot woot! Grabbed some lunch and then I got my hair trimmed and an awesome head and neck massage. Only $9. Ahhhhh. Living the good life. I will definitely be going back at least one more time before I leave.

Tuesday (Today!): Another wonderful day, but this time I spent it by the pool with my friend Johanna. She found out that there was a pool out in Coloane that is right on the beach and only costs 7MOP ($1) for students. We got off at the wrong bus stop, but once we found the pool, we were ridiculously excited. Very clean, great facility, very big and just the right temperature. For three hours we just lazed around in the pool and on our lounge chairs. She tanned A LOT. I...well I love my pale skin. : ) After we had had enough of the pool we decided that ice cream from DQ was needed. I got a mango almond blizzard with chocolate chips that was out of this world good! Then it was back to our apartments to shower and then some dinner.

Now I'm sitting in my apartment contemplating what I should do tomorrow. Right now studying, getting things in order for going home, a few necessary emails, followed by my last *sniff sniff* ladies' night.

School is great, but I love holiday.