There are times when I’m in my apartment and I forgot that I am in China. The air conditioning is blowing, Hulu is streaming my favorite show, and I’m checking Instagram on my phone. Then there are times when I’m in other people’s apartments and I remember exactly where I am. One of the largest … More Day 259: Protests and Parties
Hello again! Another blog post in the same day! Why? Peter set up the router and my VPN! Hooray! Now I can access WordPress from my own laptop while he plays video games. Why do boys like video games so much? It’s so weird. Boys also like badminton. But so do I. Here is last Saturday’s photo … More Day 258: Bad at Badminton
Hello friends! And good night to you (and good morning for me!) It is super smoggy in Shanghai today which makes me nervous to go outside and walk to lunch. However I just made myself a green smoothie so hopefully it will protect me somewhat from the gross weather. They never said city living … More Day 257: Room with a View
I am here! I am in Shanghai! Currently I am looking out at a beautiful sunset outside my apartment window and getting ready for dinner at Lost Heaven. We went to Lost Heaven during my last visit and it is a delicious dining experience. So excited! It’s been 3 days since I arrived and I … More I am here
Despite my crazy brush with death Sunday (OK still being overdramatic, but it was scary!), the rest of the evening rocked. Why did it rock? Because Team Jef prevailed!! (um where can I get this baby’s shirt??) Despite my initial misgivings towards Jef and his Flock of Seagull’s hair, he eventually won me over with … More Day 204: OMG Bachelorette and MY BIG NEWS
On my last day in Shanghai I did what any normal tourist would do…. I went grocery shopping. Again! Well first I had an job interview with a gym for a personal trainer position which went extremely well and then I went grocery shopping. Jenny was kind enough to take me to my interview and … More Shanghai: Meat, Butchers, and Fitness in China
That title sure is a mouthful isn’t it? Let me explain. For my final weekend in China, Peter wanted to take me to the French Concession for dinner. He had been there before with some Chinese friends but didn’t know how to actually get there (whoops). So we did some research online, picked a nearby … More Shanghai: Americans eating German food in the French Concession
The day after the Jade Buddha Temple, we continued the theme with a visit to Jing’an Temple down on West Nanjing Road. The Temple is conveniently located at (you guessed it), Jing’an Temple Station! Once we emerged from the station, we were unsure of where to go so Peter asked a guard for directions. Funny … More Shanghai: Jing’an Temple
The last photo of the day from my Shanghai trip. A shot of Peter’s apartment. He has not one but two great balconies. Stay tuned for more of my adventures!
What happens when you start taking pictures of butchers slicing meat? Well they notice you of course! Then flash their knives with glee. Only after giving the requisite peace sign. Would you like some duck head? Or chicken with skin? Or maybe some liver? I’ll take a photograph please. Thank you.
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