Today was phenomenal. I went to a meeting in the morning and one of the guys there mentioned he knows of someone who’s always looking for finance people in Manila. I don’t think I really want another finance job, but I’d consider it depending on the situation and what the job would entail. I’m leaving everything on the table at this time. And who knows, maybe it would prove to be a really great opportunity. I’ll keep an open mind and see if it leads anywhere.

After the meeting we got picked up and went to the Ming Tombs. It was a really interesting area and I enjoyed going through the underground palace. That was a fun stop. Next we went to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. That was by far the highlight. It was so cool! And I really enjoyed walking up and down all the steps with my parents. I’m glad we decided to go there and that it worked out so well. The guy we met who drove us was really friendly and interesting, too. What a perfect guide.

I walked all the way to a section of the wall that was really high up on the mountain and led to an area that was basically crumbling. While there, I could hear someone behind me yelling. I would have kept going a bit further, but I figured I should head back and see what was going on. When I got back to the area she was screaming and said that her father had fallen and hit his head. He was lying on the ground with blood around him and was definitely unconscious. I left my phone with a guy up there and ran back down the hill to try to get help. I made it back to one area and was able to use a woman’s phone to call the police. They sent some people up the hill, but it probably took them an hour and a half to get there because they had to walk. I didn’t go back. I maybe should have, but I don’t know CPR and really couldn’t have done anything aside from trying to comfort the girl. I have no idea if her father lived or died. I hope that he lived and that she is doing ok tonight. I tried to help, but it was hard to not be able to do more. My heart goes out to her and her family.

Makes me grateful to have such a good relationship with both of my parents.