It's been a week since March 14 to March 16, but I still think it was my favorite weekend I've ever had. Even though I was in the U.S. for only three days, it felt like weeks.

Friday was the second annual ditch day. Again, Brad, Tammy, and I went to Stevens Pass joined by Mallory. The day was relaxing and completely enjoyable. While it started ( Read more... )

A quick round of stories...

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Happy National Grammar Day!

I've been visiting the North American continent for the last week. It started with my favorite Whistler trip yet. Let me count the ways in which it was awesome:

1. The weather was great--a little snow at the start and sunny through the end. The snow conditions kept up.
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So, I've now passed the day where I've spent two months in China. I've realized that I'm getting accustomed to being here. Some of the things that bothered me a lot at the beginning have started to fade. I am happy about what I'm getting out of moving here--namely, learning about an emerging market.


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With all the snow coming to Seattle, I've been quite envious here in Shanghai. Of all times to miss snow days, I had to be here. Of course, that changed only two weeks ago. Snow started coming to my area of China... and less than an inch of snow is enough to bring a city like Shanghai to a halt.

First... the amusing part. Shanghai has a lot of tall ( Read more... )

While away, I have a number of people looking out for my house. Most of my neighbors say they never see me, yet they know I have a lot of parties because there are cars around. Some knew something had changed in the neighborhood lately; there have been fewer cars.

Anyhow, I received the following picture from my neighbor. From what I can surmise, ( Read more... )