RE: Happy Year of the Horse! 吗年快乐

Hundred marks for the honesty, otherwise most of the times, everyone will just portray countryside areas as the literal heaven. The fact that it did not come across as romanticizing rural life, but rather observing it as it is: simple and modest, and in some ways confronting. There is a big difference between visiting the countryside as a tourist and actually experiencing how limited things can be compared to city life. It does not mean that the urban areas are the perfect one, but still, I prefer the modest approach when it comes to choosing 🤭.
Sometimes stepping away from comfort is not about enjoyment, it is about perspective. Seeing how others live, especially during such an important time of year, can be eye-opening even if it is not entirely comfortable. Such a beautiful contrast you had there!
Moreover, I am just amazed we share the same story regarding the mafia thing - beggars or performers being part of a big circle. And, I do not even know, how did you fit in that tiny chair.
Abruptly, wishing you a meaningful Year of the Horse, wherever it takes you next.