This time you find me writing to you from the bookstore of my dreams, Fang Suo. It’s a huge place that sells an array of books in Chinese and other languages. Along with books, it has a fancy coffee shop with lots of dark, brushed wood and just right amount of smug-satisfaction, a universal sign... Continue Reading →
How to make friends and influence spreadsheets
Friends, it’s happened! I have become a regular at a coffee shop, which means Guangzhou is officially home. There is a great little coffee shop in the heart of the Financial District that serves hipster-worthy coffee and tasty sandwiches. Today the nice barista with great English gave me a discount for being regular, saying, “It’s... Continue Reading →
In which I conduct some serious ice cream research
This blog is becoming a great gauge of how full our lives are here in Guangzhou... I've tried to sit down to write a few times, but then put my computer aside to go explore, try a new restaurant, or simply stand at our windows watching storm clouds roll in. These posts are also a... Continue Reading →