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China’s Favorite Hobby

August 24, 2010

I’m convinced that China’s favorite hobby is renovating stuff. They love to rip out the old and start again to create something new. Culturally, where does that come from? (I’m kind of being silly in this post, but that’s a real question)
Since i’ve been back in Beijing i’ve been constantly surprised by how much has [...]

Apps Jr.

August 23, 2010

I have a good friend named Brett who is exceptionally talented in computer arts and brilliant in many ways. Last week he launched a stellar idea that i wish i had thought of and had the gusto to follow through with. He’s launched “Apps Jr.” The first game available with Apps Jr. is Match-a-Roo Zoo. [...]

Looking Back: Apartments in China

August 19, 2010

I’ve lived in a few different apartments during my time in China. Some good, some not so good. Whether good or bad, they all come with their fair share of quirks. I’m thankful to have each experience and i wonder if someday i’ll find the perfect apartment. Doubtful. Here’s a quick glance at a high [...]

Topic of Conversation for the Whole Restaurant

August 13, 2010

For lunch i went to a small restaurant near my office. I’ve been a semi-regular customer there for the past year so the owner at least knows my face and remembers me as the random foreigner who pops into her restaurant every few days or so. Today, i ordered a simple dish for lunch as [...]

A Day in My Shoes - Hong Kong

July 17, 2010

I admit it, my life is a little crazy. Today was one of those days when i thought, “Is this really my life?” And it is. And it’s awesome. While out and about doing normal things i decided to flip on the camera to capture part of the day. There are lots of gaps where [...]

On Being Asian

July 9, 2010

Here’s a conversation between two of my friends at dinner the other night:
Friend 1: “You have rice on your face.”
Friend 2: “I’m Asian, we always have rice on our face.”

Dancin on the Train

June 1, 2010

A couple of my friends in Changchun, China recorded this song and video for our enjoyment. If you ever needed a reason to move to China, here it is! You can dance on the train!
Song written and performed by Dan Browne and Scott Semanski.

Children’s Day Fashion Show

May 31, 2010

This will make you love China. This video features one of our teaching teams in Beijing. Hilarious!

Friends Having Fun

March 24, 2010

Some of my friends have way too much fun when we travel together. These photos are from one of my friends who had too much time on his hands while we were on a 2-hour bus ride in Vietnam.

A Few of My Favorite Foods

March 10, 2010

You can’t beat a good night out with delicious Chinese food. I took these photos at a restaurant i went to tonight: