On our last night in Thailand, Amaury and I spent some time over dinner chatting about our resolutions for this past year and the one ahead. As I mentioned last year, we tend to create our resolutions organically based on goals we already have. A year ago, my goals were to deepen my yoga practice, play... Continue Reading →
New Zealand and reflections on quality time
I've been back in Guangzhou for about a week now and with all the choir concerts, holiday events, Chinese lessons, and work it feels more like a whole month. With the weather in the 60F range, it feels positively wintry here. Our Christmas tree is up and the whole city is bedazzled with glitzy decorations... Continue Reading →
Bali part 1 – Spoiled in Seminyak
Hello from New Zealand where Amaury and I are enjoying blue skies, clear air, good food, and much-needed family time! So far, we've spent time in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, and Wanganui. Bliss! Also, a very Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. I have so much to be thankful for this year, especially my friends and family... 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 →
Finding stillness in the present moment
I recently found a light and airy coffee shop tucked away in one of the neighborhoods near my apartment building. There are many nice little cafes like this one in my area, but this one distinguishes itself with highspeed internet so has become a regular haunt for me recently. Today is the day before... Continue Reading →
鸡年快乐 “Ji Nian Kuai Le” Happy Chicken Year!
新年快乐!Xin nian kuai le! Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Western New Years Eve and Day. We spent New Years Eve at a fancy hotel here with some good friends. Amaury and I ended up dancing ourselves to exhaustion, so I'd say it was a successful evening. Us at NYE Some... Continue Reading →