My oh my this weekend flew by so quickly! Carina came over so we celebrated her birthday all weekend by lounging at the pool, enjoying decadent food, and watching movies. We saw The Impossible on Saturday night and it kind of freaked me out. The movie is the terrifying true story of a family who … More Day 327 and 328: A Not So American Thanksgiving
Saturday, December 29th We finally arrived in Val Gardena in the Italian Alps. In a town more Austrian or German than Italian, I feel right at home. Val Gardena reminds me of my beloved Salzburg except with a blanket of snow as the bells make their evening toll. The air is chilly and I feel the need … More Day 363: Gesundheit
Day 1 Our first day in Italy was kind of a blur. We traveled all day on the 27th to arrive just in time for 28th. However this view sticks out in my mind: But first, let’s talk about the flight from JFK to Milan. I did not sleep on the plane at all. Instead, … More Italy: Surviving Jetlag
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
Hello friends. Tomorrow we leave for Italy! We will be skiing in the Alps and celebrating the new year on the slopes. We will also visit the hometown of Peter’s grandmother. I love Italy! It is one of my favorite countries and I can’t believe it has been almost 5 years since I was last … More Day 358-360: Christmas Recap and Italy Bound
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, October 24th Sometimes living in China very frustrating. While English is the language of the world, not as many Chinese people speak English as you would expect. Of course communication can get very difficult and oftentimes just does not happen. I get by with a lot of pointing and gesticulating. At least a smile … More Day 297: Chinglish
Tuesday, October 16th China has some interesting architecture. Of course Shanghai has its share of ritzy modern architecture with plenty of bright lights. But then there are the older concrete buildings that can be either depressing or surprisingly beautiful. This my favorite stretch of apartment buildings in Shanghai. They are old, pink, and textured. Love … More Day 289: Bring It Back
Monday, October 15th Oh look at this pretty sky. I wish it was still this clear in Shanghai! Instead a cold front is keeping the pollution thick and stagnant in the city. Although the air is gross, it is finally cold outside! I’m wearing sweaters withs scarves and loving it. It would be nice to … More Day 288: China Fall
Kirsten Captures 