Friday, December 15th This year we kept one family holiday tradition alive. We saw my sister perform in The Nutcracker ballet on Friday and it was just as beautiful as I remembered. Even though I have seen the Nutcracker maybe a bazillion times since I was kid, I still find the story, music, and dancing … More Day 348: In the Holiday Spirit
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
Wednesday, December 12th Did you know it was 12/12/12? You probably did. I did not until we started watching the 12/12/12/ concert for Sandy relief on television. There was more rock and roll and a very scary old and skinny Mick Jagger. Yikes. I mean he still sings and moves like a young man but … More Day 346: Ancient
Tuesday, December 11th So this happened. Yup. That would be Steven Tyler in red skinny jeans and wild hair wailing into a mic. He sounded incredible as always and was entirely too energetic for his 64 years. Aerosmith put on a great show at the Tampa Bay Times Forum that I attended with my parents. … More Day 345: Rock and Roll Never Dies
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
Monday, December 10th It was back in the office Monday for this girl. And let me tell you, it was as if nothing had changed. I was back in my office with the dying orchid formatting emails and maneuvering paperwork. It was also back to fashion pictures in the bathroom. I can’t help myself! I … More Day 344: Office Style
Sorry for the long post last night. I meant to write something short about Holly’s passing but the words and tears just kept on flowing. Writing about my little dog and how much she meant to me really helped me express my grief and put her death into perspective. Although other people have lost parents, … More Day 343: Coming Home
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
Friday, December 7th I really can’t get over how beautiful it is here in Florida. I always forget when I am here for long periods of time. But whenever I come back, the beauty floors me. Even though it is not really cold here (at all), I am enjoying the warmth and blue skies. This … More Day 341 and 342: O Christmas Trees
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
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