I’ve been meaning to post this for a while, but it was just too hard. Now it’s time. It really hit me when I came home today from my bike ride to the gym. Usually my dog Holly hears me come inside and rushes to greet me. She then sees me in sweaty workout clothes … More Holly
Thursday, December 6th When I used to come home from college for the holidays or summer vacation my mom always planned a day of pampering for me. This included facials (to heal my skin from the brutal Maine weather), haircuts and highlights (it’s tough to stay blonde in Maine!), pedicures (needed when going from boots … More Day 340: 10 Things I Love About America
Wednesday , November 7th Election day in the United States. But I live in China. This means that I was wonderfully exempt from the crazy political talk on the news, social media, television, everything. Thank goodness! Mr. President, let’s get this country moving again! In the meanwhile I’ll be living across the world watching, waiting, … More Day 311: Election Day
Sunday, November 4th Do not cross. And when the light turns green make sure to check to your left, right, front, and back for any wayward vehicles headed your way. Maneuvering the streets of Shanghai is like an intricate dance of cars, buses, bikes, and pedestrians caught in a web of their own traffic rules. … More Day 308: Red Light Green Light
Thursday, November 1st Just a typical scene on the Shanghai metro. You know you’re in China when… Cellphones, headphones, umbrellas, and leopard prints dominate the metro. I do love leopard print. Maybe it’s time to bust out my leopard print pants?? I have to be honest here. I have yet to wear them. I know I … More Day 305: Shanghai Style
Friday, October 26th You know the best part about starting a new exercise regime? For me is it the excitement of starting one! I love jumping into a new program determined to see results and excited to get stronger. Don’t forget excited to eat more! The worst part though? Soreness and exhaustion. When I started … More Day 299: Rest, Rebuild, Adapt
Tuesday, October 16th China has some interesting architecture. Of course Shanghai has its share of ritzy modern architecture with plenty of bright lights. But then there are the older concrete buildings that can be either depressing or surprisingly beautiful. This my favorite stretch of apartment buildings in Shanghai. They are old, pink, and textured. Love … More Day 289: Bring It Back
Sunday, October 14th Dear Toms, you have carried me across this city to places now explored. From the Yuyuan Commodity Markets, to daily walks down Yishan Lu, to coffee dates at Bastiaans, to dinner dates just around the corner, you my dear Toms have kept my feet sheltered and warm. We have covered many miles … More Day 287: These Toms were made for walking
I’m back! Finally! Sorry for the crazy long hiatus. Exactly one week ago our VPN crapped out. This meant no Youtube, no Google, no Twitter, no Hulu, no Facebook (not that I am on FB anyways), and no WordPress! Gasp! China blocks such essential websites. It took a week to get the VPN back online and … More Day 281: Life in China Update and Catching Up
Traversing the East China Sea is probably not on everybody’s to-do list. Although it is probably on the list of the Chinese and Japanese so they can park themselves on the Senkaku or Diaoyu Islands with signs of protest. Uninhabited islands are perfect for a good fight. But for us Americans on an Italian cruise … More Day 274: Traversing the East China Sea
Kirsten Captures 