Our Little Corner in Big Cupertino
posted on 7 July 2011 | posted in
Business and Finance
We moved to Cupertino, California after we had spent three years living in China. We had lived in Guangzhou, a city of fourteen million people, and we moved to Silicon Valley, to a place much smaller, about 100000 people. Viability appraisals when it comes to housing developments seemed to be rather too laissez-faire in China with everyone crammed up next to everyone else.
Although there are many Asian people in Cupertino, it felt completely different. In Cupertino, we have a house. In Guangzhou, an employer-provided an apartment. In Cupertino, we could walk around without being afraid of being run over. In Guangzhou, taxis will kill you and everyone you know. We love our little corner in “big Cupertino.” Our house is small and on a corner. But that also means we have two nice yards: a front yard shaped like a big “L” and a medium size yard in the back. We have three trees and a fence up front. The kids can play on a tire swing in the front yard, but they usually like to be in the backyard in the shade and climb around. We also have a sandbox and a barbecue grill that Dad likes to use. We actually know our neighbors’ names, which is a good thing. They are good people. The schools are great. The teachers are dedicated professionals. The education does not stop with the school bell. There are many programs run through the school that allow kids to explore many different activities in a safe environment. Music, sports, and languages are on offer. We love our little corner in big Cupertino. We like our house, neighbors, and schools. We are glad we moved here.
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