Day 284: My Kind of Day
October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 11th Some scenes of the day. Obviously it involved some coffee and a lot of work. That is my kind of day! How is it Monday already? And how is it almost November already?? Wow.
Category: China
Day 283: Coffee, Kimchi, and Healthy Digestion
October 28, 2012
Wednesday, October 10th On the cruise we met an American family who has lived in Shanghai for several years. The wife mentioned that she is a member of the American Women’s Group in Shanghai and encouraged me to attend their events. Fate would have it that their monthly meet and greet took place just a … More Day 283: Coffee, Kimchi, and Healthy Digestion
Day 281: Life in China Update and Catching Up
October 26, 2012
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
Day 274: Traversing the East China Sea
October 9, 2012
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
Day 273: Beautiful and Toxic
October 8, 2012
You know vacation is over when… You wake up to the sound of firecrackers outside your window on a Monday morning. When this happens you can also be certain that you are indeed, back in China. But there are definitely things to celebrate on this Monday morning. Like for instance: 1. Post-vacation tan (a darker shade … More Day 273: Beautiful and Toxic
Day 271: Friday scenes and things
September 30, 2012
Ready for the cruise. Brain is turning off. Let’s go. Some Friday scenes and things… Bike party at the subway station. City beautification in preparation for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Can this stay year-round?? Cruise check list fueled by a green tea latte. With soy milk of course. So delicious. And…. Drumroll please… A … More Day 271: Friday scenes and things
Day 270: Mid-Afternoon Slump
September 29, 2012
So tomorrow we leave on our cruise to Japan! This is awesome but of course I’ve had a splitting headache all day. Ugh. This means late night packing will be even more painful than usual. Wish me luck. But before I leave here are some photos from Thursday. You know, some typical Chinese fishing in the … More Day 270: Mid-Afternoon Slump
Day 269: A few of my favorite things
September 29, 2012
It’s official. I am the least timely blogger ever. Like today I am posting Wednesday’s photo of the day. Today is Saturday. Whomp whomp. But it’s okay because Wednesday all I managed to photograph was my bizarre dinner. A KFC wrap and self-made green smoothie. So KFC is kind of gross in the United States. … More Day 269: A few of my favorite things
Day 268: Shanghai Glow
September 28, 2012
It happened. I saw the “glow” here in China. What is the “glow” you ask? It is moment of beauty, grace, and in-between. It is that time of the day when the sun slips below the horizon and the sky explodes in color, luminescence, and warmth in your heart and eyes. Let me … More Day 268: Shanghai Glow
Day 267: The Rice Cooker Secret
September 28, 2012
Let me introduce you to the bane of my existence. The rice cooker. I’ve heard great things. It’s so easy! You can cook anything! Rice, beans, vegetables, meat, people! Like a lot of things. Except this baby is in Chinese. And has only two settings. It’s so simple that it’s complicated. I find myself staring … More Day 267: The Rice Cooker Secret
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