August 18, 2017
There’s Nothing to See Where I Come From
When I’m asked about my hometown, the conversation usually goes like this. American: Where are…
August 16, 2017
The Day I almost Quit…
At 6:40am this morning, I stepped into the yoga studio and thought I’d triggered the…
August 14, 2017
I Am the Loneliest Child, and They Are the Loneliest Parents
“Every year you come back home, it is like celebrating the Lunar New Year!” my…
August 9, 2017
Beijing is Big
How big is Beijing? Let me count the ways. It’s land area is equivalent to…
August 7, 2017
Negotiating is Tough
I’ve never been very good at negotiating my salary. The first time I tried was…
August 2, 2017
How I Level with Myself
The first time I saw a spirit level was during my Sophomore year in college.…
July 31, 2017
Rock & Role
Last week, I talked with two friends considering big moves. One lives in San Francisco,…
July 28, 2017
Itinerary: 10 Days in Yunnan
My Frenchie and I took a 10 day trip in June, and this itinerary seems…
July 25, 2017
Should I Thank My Country?
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my 8,000th day on planet Earth with non-celebrations…
July 21, 2017
Are You a Picky Eater?
Before I had lunch with my colleague today, I never knew that a simple order…
July 18, 2017
“Aya.” “Ayo.”
I was packing for my trip, drinking wine and listening to an embarrassing amount of…
July 17, 2017
How Are You?
I still remember the day I arrived in this country. It was August 21, 2015.…