My EXPO Friends

I have met the most incredible people in Shanghai at the EXPO. I spent the first two days here in the VIP Center office and it was so quiet and sterile. I finally figured out that I could work in the Media Center. All of the interns and staff are there and it is constantly in motion.

We have the best staff in the world and each one of the interns and staff have been just amazing to get to know. I have learned more about the incredible Chinese culture from the time spent here than I could have imagined.

I love to ask them what music the listen to, food they eat, sports they watch or how they like Coke.

The Irish have a word for it. I would never be able to explain it to the interns properly, but the word "craic" is for fun, entertainment or good times. Sometimes by music, but also just by talking and enjoying oneself. I have enjoyed the "craic" being with the team in the media center.

I have only managed a few words of Chinese, but these kids work so hard and are so good with their English, it is amazing.

I will remember this month with these kids for the rest of my life.