Besides going to mountains this winter break, I had another accidental theme: Seeing my students. I’ve been teaching for so long, and with such a large number of students, that it just figures they are now spread all throughout China and I’d bump into them from time to time. This
A Firsthand Look at the Hong Kong Protests
In my recent trip to Hong Kong, I was quite curious to go see the protests. I was a little worried, not for my safety, but for for the trouble the protests would make in traveling. I had heard that the streets were blocked, and even the subway had stopped
Sorry for the Radio Silence. I’m Still Here
How times flies. Has it really been almost three weeks since my last entry? Whoopsie. I’d like to blame my friends and my social life. They’ve been keeping me plenty busy. I’d also like to blame classes, and random stuff I need to do. I’d also like to blame a
My Tea Collection
I’m proud of my tea collection because it has taken me quite a bit of work. You’d think that living in China I’d be set. After all, China tea is world famous. And if I liked green tea that would be true. But the truth is while I like green
The Closest I'll Ever Get to Going to the Star Wars Cantina
It’s been called the The Ghetto at the Center of the World, the Unofficial African Quarter of Hong Kong and has been compared to the Star Wars Cantina where rough characters from all corners of the globe converge in an uneasy alliance. I called it home sweet home for 3
A Walk Through Hong Kong's Outdoor Markets
One of the best things to do, when you go to a new place, is put on your walking shoes and go. There is no better way to learn about a place, and see unique sights, then by walking. One day I stepped out of the subway and started walking.
I'm Ba-a-a-a-a-a-a-ack!
Hello everyone. It’s been a little more than a month since I was last here. I’m worn out, broke and have a cold, but I still have a wide smile on my face because of all the fun I’ve had this holiday. Shenzhen and Hong Kong I started in Shenzhen,
Long Time, No See!
I should apologize for my recent absence. Nothing’s wrong, it’s been more of the “perfect storm” of events to prevent me from writing recently. Let me explain. First, my blog got hacked, and it’s still not up to snuff. You’ll notice if you try to go to any page on
How Filthy is Your Mind? (Reading Cantonese on the Streets)
So you know all those ching chong wing wong jokes we make in America, and also all the “Long Duk Dong” style jokes? (If you don’t know who he is then you are clearly not a child of the 80’s) Well, since moving to China I kinda wondered where they
A Few Thoughts on Hong Kong
Before I went to Hong Kong, I heard a lot of mixed reviews. Some people said they loved it, others said there was nothing to do but shop. I spent about 2 weeks in Hong Kong, so here are my impressions of the city. It’s a schizophrenic place Hong Kong