I am back in the United States! But I am not very happy about it. Ok so finally seeing the sun has been wonderful as has returning to a normal eating routine… but I miss China. Weird right? I miss the hustle and bustle of a big city, I miss walking everywhere, I miss exploring … More Back in the States and Day 56
Greetings from the Tampa airport! I woke up ridiculously early (3:45am) after less than 4 hours of sleep and somehow remembered to bring my passport to the airport. I also managed to bring 4 bags total. Two bags checked, my OGorgeous bag, and new cute purse from target. My shoulders already ache. However I plan on … More Day 55: Shanghai Bound
Florida at night. It is unseasonably warm here. I’m kind of loving it… but feel guilty. It would be fun to wear boots and scarves. Where did the day go? It was definitely one of those days where I was busy all day and seemed to have accomplished little. Good news is I booked my … More Day 26
Earlier this year Peter and I were invited to spend New Years in Savannah, Georgia by our good friend Drew. Since Drew moved from Florida to Pennsylvania in the 6th grade, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend every Thanksgiving with him and his family. However, Peter had not seen Drew for more than 10 years. … More New Years in Savannah
Happy 2012!! I had a great quick trip to Savannah this weekend and will post pictures soon. So I have been thinking of the year to come. Should I make a resolution? Will I stick to a resolution? Do I care to try? I’m not a fan of failure. Especially when it is goals set … More 365 Project- Day 1
If you missed my last China post, Peter and I spent our final day in Xiamen swimming at the beach, getting sunburnt, singing karaoke, and eating horse ankle. Quite the trip! Click below to check it out. China: End of Xiamen _______________________________ Day 10- After arriving getting back to Shanghai in the wee hours of the … More China: Final Days in Shanghai
After a 4 year hiatus, I finally returned to North Carolina this Thanksgiving! When I was a kid, my family owned a small cabin in the mountains close to Highlands. Every summer and sometimes in the fall we would drive 12 hours and stay for a couple of weeks. It was a dream come true, … More Thanksgiving Traditions
Is it Monday yet?? Sounds weird but I have been so busy since last week and will continue to be busy through this weekend too. Ok so it hasn’t been difficult work related business but a series of different events, classes, and friends in town that is fun but exhausting. Let me give a little … More Thursday Throw Back and Forward
Whew, I think this will be my second to last recap of my China adventure! Honestly, I could have pushed these recaps much more quickly, but I have truly relished savoring each day of my trip and remembering it all as slowly as possible. After this post you will probably hear of nothing truly remarkable … More China: End of Xiamen
In case you missed my previous China adventures: Neon and Night Lights Stewing and Shopping in Shanghai Shanghai at Last Adventures in Suzhou First Impressions ____________________________________ Day 7- At 7am, I abruptly wake to the sound of a jackhammer threatening to break through the wall above my head. Seriously disoriented in the pitch black, windowless room, … More China: Gulangyu Island
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