March 5, 2013
The Art of Doing Nothing in China现实世界:在中国什么都不做的艺术
When I left behind the hallowed halls of academia and was thrust into the “real…
February 23, 2013
Trailblazing in China中国的交通
Bus - through the Yunnan rural countryside This was the second method of transportation I…
February 16, 2013
Celebrations on the eve of Chun Jie (Chinese New Year)欢庆春节
The fireworks started around 7 p.m. on the eve of Chun Jie. My friend and…
February 8, 2013
Friendships grow in Suzhou farmer’s market在苏州农贸市场里建立友谊
One of the great things I have discovered about living in China are the types…
February 1, 2013
Getting to know Suzhou探索苏州
Getting to know Suzhou (苏州) is one of my top priorities for 2013. Between work…
January 26, 2013
Expecting the unexpected – torch festival期待意料之外的乐趣–火把节
Arriving in Dali, my friends and I never expected to come across an annual torch…
January 22, 2013
I believe in heat我只想温暖一些
When I first packed for China, my thoughts were occupied with how I was going…
January 10, 2013
A taste of local life – visiting parks体验当地生活－游览公园
Whenever I’m traveling I make a point to visit a park, wherever I may be.…
January 8, 2013
“God Winks” on the train火车上的“上地眨眼”
A while back, I came across the term “God Winks” from a cousin. It was…
December 11, 2012
English teacher in China, “Roll with the punches.”在中国的英文老师，从容应对
Since my arrival in China, I have found that many of my previous habits and…
December 8, 2012
New places, new faces, and new spaces新的地方，新的面孔，新的空间
I have never experienced so many ups and downs in such a short period of…