After two weeks of depressingly bad air quality, a cold front has come through Guangzhou bringing clear air with it. Lately, it seems that in Guangzhou we can either have beautiful balmy 70-degree weather and brown haze or cloudy gray days with clear skies. I'm not complaining though, I love the rare moments when I... Continue Reading →
“Potato, potahto, Tomato, tomahto. Let’s call the whole thing off.”
I'm generally someone who likes a schedule. I am happiest with an 8am-5pm work day. I like the rhythm of a busy work week opening up into a chill Friday and an open weekend. Of course, I can't say I love having to get up at 6am every week day morning, but I do like the... Continue Reading →
Wow there are so many American ex-pats… in-pats… here
I'm writing from the U.S.! We arrived safe and sound in Long Island a couple days after a long journey involving four trains and a plane. It's lovely to be back and to spend time with Amaury's family, most of which involves eating home-cooking and running around after our nephews. I also spent an amazing... Continue Reading →
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 →