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
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
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
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
Omg I just drank water from the tap and didn’t die! Life in America is so… safe. Except when my mother takes me out for an unexpected 6 hour shopping marathon. Nobody is safe then. Especially my wallet. Sunday, November 11th Drinking an Americano at my favorite cafe in Shanghai. ET Cafe in Xuhui. Monday, … More Day 315 and 316: Back at Crossfit
I am home!! It feels weird. The air is so humid, my bedroom is bigger than our apartment in China, and my ankles are swollen like no other. Weird. I should probably get some sleep and get adjusted to the time change but I seem to be functioning well on 2 hours of sleep… so … More Day 313 and 314: Chinese vs. American Parties
Guess what? I am going home today! I leave Shanghai around 5pm and arrive in Florida around midnight. A solid 24 hours of travel. Oh boy I’m psyched. I’m sad to leave China and my friends here but excited to go home and spend time with my family. On a very sad note, my dog Holly … More Day 312: Going Home and I’m on a Bus
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
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