Photographer, ex-expat and mama
Yesterday I got off work a little early and was able to spend the entire evening with Peter and his mom. For dinner we walked to Red Mesa Cantina for some Mexican food. I have been to the Cantina bar several times but have never eaten there. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how good … More Day 80: Red Mesa Cantina and ’90s girls
Tonight I’m looking to the sky. Venus and Mars shine brightly, clustering closely in a planetary line. And somewhere from the north, another bright dot moves slowly closer and closer. Peter is coming home.
The day after the Jade Buddha Temple, we continued the theme with a visit to Jing’an Temple down on West Nanjing Road. The Temple is conveniently located at (you guessed it), Jing’an Temple Station! Once we emerged from the station, we were unsure of where to go so Peter asked a guard for directions. Funny … More Shanghai: Jing’an Temple
It was a Sunday of mixed emotions and ridiculous heat. But most importantly, it was a day of love, friendship, and support. Peter’s mom and I met up for the afternoon and had a great time reconnecting. It was the first time I had seen her since Nonni passed so it was definitely bittersweet. We … More Day 78: Bittersweet
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the holiday and my grandmother’s side of the family, I got into the baking spirit all afternoon. Had to go traditional with Irish Soda bread. There is something so meditative about baking. It’s just you and the ingredients, measuring, sifting, and working with your hands. And then you … More Day 77: Kiss me, I’m 1/8th Irish!
The last photo of the day from my Shanghai trip. A shot of Peter’s apartment. He has not one but two great balconies. Stay tuned for more of my adventures!
Good news! (besides the fact that it is gorgeous outside) I am officially an ACE Certified Personal Trainer! I took my test this morning over in Tampa and was surprised at how it was both easy and difficult. Does that make sense? Some questions were ridiculously easy while others were out of left field. Anyways, … More Day 76: It’s a beautiful thing to be ACE Certified
What happens when you start taking pictures of butchers slicing meat? Well they notice you of course! Then flash their knives with glee. Only after giving the requisite peace sign. Would you like some duck head? Or chicken with skin? Or maybe some liver? I’ll take a photograph please. Thank you.
You know how yesterday was better than the day before? Well today was even better! It was a great day. However, it was touched by sadness. Peter’s grandmother passed away yesterday afternoon after battling with cancer. I was praying that Peter would be able to see her once he gets home Monday but God had … More Day 75: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Just another day in a Chinese hypermarket, this time on a mission. Among the giant bottles of cooking oil, fish parts chilled on ice, and duck heads drying on racks, I search for food I recognize, food I understand, and food I can make into dishes I know and love. There are items I recognize … More Day 64: Got Spam? Why packaged food is considered “healthy” in China.
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