So I was a little hesitant to write this blog post because it seems a bit braggy. But objectively, it is an interesting (and unexpected) part of blogging, and it’s been happening so much to me lately, I thought I would address it. It’s not secret I date Chinese guys.
Suddenly I Hate Xiamen
So you know how I was living in this bubble of perfect days, with perfect friends and perfect food and perfect fun? Well, that bubble just popped. No, my friends are still fun and amazing, the food is off-the-charts delicious and everyday has a million fun activities. But now I
I’m on a Podcast
OMG, I was interviewed and now I’m officially on a podcast! I haven’t been brave enough to listen to it, but hopefully you don’t hate hearing my voice as much as I do, so feel free to have a listen. It was supposed to be a quick half-hour interview but
Going to the American Embassy
I’ve been to more than 20 countries and have lived outside America for more than 7 years total in my life, and yet I have never found the need to go to an American embassy. Luckily I have never been in a place with political turmoil in which I needed
Thought on Aging (with a Babyface)
My whole life, age has been a problem. Not because I wish for my youth or long for the days when I was smooth skinned and young looking. It’s the exact opposite. I have always looked young for my age. In high school, people thought I was in middle school.
Going “Home”
After six years in China (and 12 holidays in which to travel) I finally filled up my passport. Even the last two “endorsement” pages is filled with visas, stamps and residence permits. Before the school can re-hire me I have to get more pages added. (Fun fact: Americans will no
Writing and Teaching Update (or, What I do When I’m not Eating or Playing Sports)
I know based on my last few post you’ve probably been thinking I’ve been only eating and playing. And while I have, no doubt, I’ve also been busy with writing and teaching. In fact I’ve got a few exciting things to tell you. Writing First, I wrote a guest blog
The Fat Life in Xiamen
So I wrote about the fit life in Xiamen and how my days are filled with sports and active things. And the logical conclusion to all of this is that I would be super skinny and fit. But that is not at all true because of the other half of
The Fitter Life in China (With my Xiaomi Fitness Bracelet)
A few months ago I wrote a blog entry about getting fit in China. How living in China has made me healthier than I ever was in America and how easy it was to walk 10,000 steps a day. 10,000? Now that seems adorable to me. Soon after I wrote
Let’s Get Something Straight (aka: what I like about China)
So, just for the record, I want to get something off my chest. I tend to be a positive person. My general life philosophy is keep the good things close, and ruthlessly cut out the bad. (I’m said I’m positive, not kind-hearted.) I maintain this attitude in all aspects of life: