ARCHIVE August, 2010

Mess and Clutter

February 28, 2010

I’ve always felt bad for my lack of organizational skills. It’s an odd catch-22 for me because i can’t focus and get any work done until my desk is clean and orderly, but within a matter of minutes it’ll be a complete disaster again. Stacks of books and papers and cords all litter my desk [...]

Amazing Things

February 28, 2010

This morning before i could leave my apartment i had to find some passport photos so that i could go get a visa later today. I was in a hurry to leave so i was scrambling through all my drawers, cabinets, shelves, trash can, everywhere. I knew i had those stupid photos somewhere. I’ve seen [...]

Difference Between Hong Kong and Beijing

February 24, 2010

Many people often ask what i think the big differences are between Hong Kong and Beijing. Both are major Chinese cities, both are big players on a global scale. So, how are they different? I’ll tell you.
I recently spent a solid 2 weeks in Hong Kong. Most of that was spent without an agenda, just [...]

My Morning Commute

February 23, 2010

I’m back in Beijing and this semester is different. It’s different because i decided that i’m tired of working from home. “That’s a dream job!” most would say. I agree. I’m not arguing this very valid point. I’m not even complaining. All i’m saying is that it’s even better to get up, shower, ride the [...]

A Traveler’s Who’s Who

February 20, 2010

In the second week of November i packed a small suitcase and set off on what became a whirlwind 14-week adventure spanning about 38,500 miles across 3 countries and 19 cities. I’ve met some amazing new friends and reconnected with some remarkable people. Throughout my travels i connected people with the story of what’s happening [...]

Crowd Surfing

February 18, 2010

My friend teaches some of the foreign teachers’ kids in Beijing. She sent me a message the other saying that one of her 6th grade students wrote a paper about his experience in Thailand during the Winter break. One of the highlights of his time in Thailand was when he saw me crowd surfing among [...]

Biker Gang

February 13, 2010

We owned that mountain!

This Photo Cracks Me Up

February 13, 2010

Caption:: “Don’t take my picture you crazy white boy!”

Peace and Smiles

February 11, 2010

The other day i was riding a bus in Hong Kong from the apartment complex where i’m staying to a nearby mall. At the mall i was going to catch the subway to meet a friend for lunch. While bumping along on the bus i had my music in my ears and was listening to [...]

On Writing

February 11, 2010

Hey, guess what? Nothing in me wants to be a writer. I was thinking about this today while i waited for a bus in Hong Kong. I was feeling like i was in an especially observant mood. Actually, i was being more observant of my thoughts than my surroundings. I remember the sidewalk that i [...]