spoiled?

Am I really get spoiled in Shanghai living in a bubble when the rest of the world is suffering? Yesterday, iron-wife got both of us facials. Today, the Chinese steaming for my Arthritis and then a shoulder massage followed by a facial again. I was sweating so much all the tissues glued to my face. The lady decided to cleanse my face too; so extra pampering. With all the pampering, we proceeded to have our usual restaurant. Now, I am feeling a bit guilty. All these pampering. And on the way home in the subway, a 12 years old girl should be home or be in with her friends. But this one, with a coffee cup, hopped on at the back of the train. Then proceeded to get on her knees and kept bowing to every passengers. That was very "annoying"; annoying was NOT because of the kid. It was the social strata of China. The poor and the rich is getting too big. You want to help; but you know the kid will not get any of the money you give out. She is conditioned to act and collect and continue until a "quota" is met.

Chinese New Year. The "crew" is out. It is very sad to see. A big contrast; the most I have done today was sweat in a pampered Herbal steam and a massage. And have my desk delivered. And her, probably cruising all day and probably all night to beg and then hand the money over to some leader. She then get a bowl of something to eat.

The last couple weeks, I have seen enough of this. Mothers with young babies, Mothers with 3-4 year old kids, Ring leader with 8, 9 years old kids. All begging in major subways and on Foreign tourist locations. And where is the city planner? Too much attention to the World Expos development, padding each other's back saying a job well done.

I may need to fly away just so I feel a bit better of myself?