This new year’s eve I went with a friend to a big party in Shanghai. Lots of DJs and many pretty people filled the scene, which took place in an old German Slaughterhouse in Shanghai.
Now renovated into artists lofts and space, the rooms were spacious and filled with posh and shabby party-goers alike (I fell into the latter group). There was plenty of eye candy to lessen the pain of the expensive drink, but thanks to my friend Kyle, I met quite a few cool people. I sat talking with one of the DJs for a while after she had finished her set, and so I was lucky to have much to drink ‘mian fei’ (免费) – for free.
Still for the biggest time since I’ve been in China, I really missed my friends and family back home during the holidays. I love all of my surrogate families in Minnesota, and especially during the holidays found myself thinking of the typical feasts and festivities they were enjoying. Heralding in the new year just isn’t the same without my all my pals from home.
New year’s eve at the 1934 Party was strange but exciting, and only ending sourly when I stupidly left my wallet in the taxi on the way home. (Note to self: never put your wallet, or anything of value, in the pocket of your hoodie!) In the future though, I think I’ll try to make it home for the holidays, at least until I can afford to bring ya’ll over here!
i miss you too buddy!