Tuesday, November 6th After a pretty intense netball practice I was wiped out and my foot was aching. However, I wanted to go to Crossfit and get in some strength training. Well it turns out Crossfit was anything but strength training. This was both good and bad. When I walked in I saw “Speed Work” … More Day 310: Winning at Crossfit (and life)
Monday, November 5th You know it’s fall when closed toes shoes come out of the closet. As a Florida girl, my heart will always lie with my beloved sandals. However, when I found this pair of brown loafers in North Carolina I was actually excited to hide my oddly long toes in these cute shoes. It only … More Day 309: Loafers and a Deadlift PR
Sunday, November 4th Do not cross. And when the light turns green make sure to check to your left, right, front, and back for any wayward vehicles headed your way. Maneuvering the streets of Shanghai is like an intricate dance of cars, buses, bikes, and pedestrians caught in a web of their own traffic rules. … More Day 308: Red Light Green Light
Hard to imagine but I have only one week left in China. Not only am I going home for a month during the holidays (hooray!), but I am also anticipating another change that will completely shake up my life once again. I cannot tell you what is happening at this time but wait for a … More Day 307: Front Squats
Oh boy I am sleepy. Yesterday was jam packed with Thanksgiving festivities and today with some serious shopping (we scored some great deals on “real” purses and watches!). I am ready to face plant into my pillow so there will be few words today. Friday, November 2nd Our friend Nestor needed to buy some shoes … More Day 306: When in China
Thursday, November 1st Just a typical scene on the Shanghai metro. You know you’re in China when… Cellphones, headphones, umbrellas, and leopard prints dominate the metro. I do love leopard print. Maybe it’s time to bust out my leopard print pants?? I have to be honest here. I have yet to wear them. I know I … More Day 305: Shanghai Style
Happy Thanksgiving again! I am currently sitting in my favorite Starbucks, listening to Christmas music. Actually they have been playing Christmas music since Halloween here in China but I don’t mind. It makes me excited to spend the holidays with my family! I just spoke to my sisters who are home for Thanksgiving and I … More Day 304: Sweater Weather
Happy Thanksgiving! I wish you a wonderful holiday full of family, friends, and delicious food. We have a mini celebration tonight at an all you can eat Japanese BBQ buffet which will be epic. Then we celebrate for real this Saturday with a bunch of friends and of course, lots of food. I will be making … More Day 303: Animal House
Did you hear? They are not kicking me out of China. At least not yet! After a couple phone calls the police were informed that yes I left the country when I went to Japan and that I do not have to leave till December. Just in time for the holidays! All this worrying really … More Day 302: Hello Kitty
Apparently China wants to deport me tomorrow. They do not understand that I actually left the country when I went to Japan on the cruise (are they so mad at Japan that they don’t consider it a country??) The police wrote me a little note that said “You need to entry and exit visa. Your … More Day 301: It’s all in the booty
Kirsten Captures 