I mentioned having feels and wanting to share them when I wrote this. Now I’m going waaaaay back to before we ever went to Belize or Turkey… does any of this sound familiar? Probably not! Again, that’s my bad. Read below to find out why we left China for Europe as soon as we were Read More
Category: China
I’ll see you onstage!
“I’ll see you onstage!” Those four words, “I’ll see you onstage,” hung in the air as the stranger smiled and walked away from us. I stood still, in shock, after Kim handed me the sleek, black envelope containing my Valentine’s Day surprise: tickets to Cirque du Soleil! Seeing a Cirque show together was on our Read More
Jamie’s quarantine life: the home stretch
I do enjoy the home stretch (both going home and stretching) Sure, I love adventures. I like to try exciting and new things. If there’s a wacky food to try, I’ll take one. I am an explorer of new places and a social butterfly, meeting new people. If we want to go somewhere and aren’t Read More
Jamie’s quarantine life
When I told you about my solo trip to China, I mentioned we researched other people’s experiences. We listened to their stories and watched their videos. We joined group chats of people involved in various stages of immigration: some were preparing like me, some were just landing in Shanghai. Others just started quarantine life while Read More
Journey back to the land where WE smile, China
It took us some time to figure out where we are the happiest but we’ve finally made the decision! It is finally time to end the longest vacation ever, the one that started with Operation W.I.E.R.D, parts 1 and 2. Thailand is called the Land of Smiles and it’s a lot of fun to come Read More
What floats my dragon boat
FINALLY. Finally, finally, the Dragon Boat Festival came and went. I’ve legitimately been waiting for this since we decided we were moving to China. Even though I have a healthy respect for water, being on it is one of my favorite places in the world, regardless of where in the world I am. The size Read More
Convenient location and creative drinks at Haploid
A couple weeks ago we went out to dinner with our good Chinese friend Marshall. Marshall lives here in Shenzhen and knows some really cool places. Some of these places require a hefty taxi fare or multiple transfers on the metro. They are definitely worth the effort, don’t get me wrong. But then there are Read More
We’re burning money today
It’s a hazy Friday and Kim and I have the day off from school. Today starts Qingming Festival, where Chinese families celebrate and honor loved ones who have died. Family is very important here year-round and this festival gives everyone a chance to physically honor the dead through a few rituals: families sweep tombs and Read More
We’ve gone dental in China!
Part of the attraction of coming to China – or leaving the US, depending on how you look at it – is more affordable health care. With the unknown costs of health insurance premiums, copays and prescriptions that change often, it’s nice to be someplace with more standardized pricing. You can learn the cost of Read More
What size are these pants?
I’m not sure. Let me look at the “but chart.” I know it’s the wrong type of but BUT it’s still funny. You could also read the tag as “butch art,” a booth I checked out once at a gay pride event. (These pants are on sale at the Walmart down the street from us.)