Tuesday, November 27th Another hazy day in Shanghai. As much as I enjoy living in a big city, I hate the environment. The air is always polluted and the sun is perpetually shrouded in a blanket of filmy haze. There is always a layer of smog that separates me from some good Vitamin D and … More Day 331 and 332: Navigating the Streets of Shanghai and My Last Netball Practice
A cold front is finally making its way through St. Petersburg! I can breathe a sigh of foggy relief. See I love the sun and warm weather but I love the cold even more. Probably because I could live in sweat pants and sweaters for the rest of my life. Plus you appreciate the sun … More Day 329 and 330: Made in China
My oh my this weekend flew by so quickly! Carina came over so we celebrated her birthday all weekend by lounging at the pool, enjoying decadent food, and watching movies. We saw The Impossible on Saturday night and it kind of freaked me out. The movie is the terrifying true story of a family who … More Day 327 and 328: A Not So American Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 21st Back in China it is finally looking like fall.. and it is almost December. But the leaves are falling and they are huge! I take a Bounce! fitness class in the morning to write about for Spirit Magazine and have a blast jumping around like a maniac for 45 minutes. Bounce! is … More Day 325 and 326: Fallen Leaves and Fried Bananas
Time is a flying! Christmas is coming up quickly so I am running around like a crazy person. However I am trying to slow down and enjoy this time here at home with my family during the best time of the year. I am grateful! Now let’s get back to these China posts. It seems … More Day 323 and 324: My Last Day of Crossfit in Shanghai
Thank you everybody for your kind words and comments on yesterday’s post. I had no intention of writing it but somehow the words just flowed out of me. Actually most of my writing happens like that. It is all a happy accident. If I feel it, I write it. In a way that relates to … More Day 353: Published
Thursday, December 14th Are you in the holiday spirit yet? I am! I am! A cold front has finally graced our presence here in Florida and I am jumping for joy (and warmth). Although it looks tropical and green outside, it feels otherwise. Yesterday I worked most of the day and attended a business luncheon. … More Day 347: Missing China
Wow, my ears are still slightly muffled from the Aerosmith concert last night. I will talk about that soon! But first I am looking forward to posting about Peter’s birthday weekend in Shanghai. We had a blast and have some great pictures to prove it! Enjoy. Saturday, November 17th After celebrating Barri’s birthday on Thursday, … More Day 321 and 322: A Spectacular Birthday Weekend
It is really funny transitioning between China and Florida posts. They are so different! It’s hard to refocus and remember how it felt living in a foreign country. I will continue to do my best! Thursday, November 15th My view at the bus stop is one of my favorites. The traffic from people, cars, bicycles, … More Day 319 and 320: Bus Stop
Tuesday, November 13th It was another strength day in Crossfit! I love those days. We did 4 sets of 2 bench presses and honestly, I was nervous. My arms are definitely the weakest part of my body and I knew I had lost a lot of strength. However I wanted to keep up with Kitt, … More Day 317 and 318: Bench Press PR and Beautiful Pollution
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