What am I bringing to China?

As my days windle down in the states, there a few things that I need to make sure to bring with me because these things are either scarce or expensive in China.

1. Big Jambox Bluetooth Speaker
Although not a necessity, if anyone does not know me very well, I love music. I breathe music. I listen to a vast range of music and I love to have this item with me when I am traveling to play some instrumental music when doing work or just jamming to some old tunes in the shower. Off the charger, this Jambox last approx 10 hours. The great thing is that it talks to you to let you know when its about to die and you can click the button to know the status of the battery power. I love this thing. Now, I just need to find a secure case online to carry it with me.

2. Deodorant 
As common as this may be found in American stores, this is quite the opposite in China. Chinese people are not known to wear deodorant because they are not known to smell when they sweat. Even if they do sell it in China, it will be in liquid form and expensive. To avoid this, I will be buying a year supply of this before I go. A stick normally last me 2-3 months so I won't need much.

3. Shoes, shoes, shoes! 
Anything above a size 39 (Size 8 Women's) in China is very hard to find. To avoid this, I want to bring most of my shoes and buy a few more before I go. Where I am particularly staying in China (Shanghai) is known for their rain and flooding. It is time to invest in a pair of rainboots!

4. Camera?
After traveling to Japan in May, taking pictures with my iPhone 6 was pretty cool, but looking back at those pictures now, the phone did not capture the full beauty of the scenery. Also, my phone died majority of the time making it hard to take pictures consistently everyday. Having a camera would be awesome! I still haven't bought it, so we'll see.

5. Pants
Asian people are a lot smaller than the average American. I don't think any of their pants will really fit me because of my assets and my waist size. Time to hit the stores!

6. Toiletries
As much as they say "packing less is more" is a valid point, but with my hair type, I know I won't find what I need in China. Avoiding it, I have already bought most of the shampoo and conditioner that should last me about a year. If not, I will just have to order online! Also, I am going out to buy my favorite soap just in case I can't find it in China. I have heard alot if not all of their beauty products contains "whitening" which bleaches people's skin complexion. I love my skin. I will have to pass.