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Hello from the southern hemisphere

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Trick

It’s a long way away, I found out! Ten hours from Shanghai and only two timezones?  Either we flew in circles, or there’s a southern hemisphere on this earth.  I leave it up to you, dear reader, to decide. It’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Trick

Happy [belated] Independence Day, my fellow Americans.  Weirdly, I went to work on Monday! It’s been a month in Shanghai already.  Crazy eh?  I haven’t learned much mandarin yet.  I have, however, learned how to say the Shanghaiese word for “bullshit” … Continue reading →

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A not-so-quiet escape

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Trick

I made it – I live in Shanghai, China now!  I’ve been here a bit over a week.  I’ve figured out a few things, namely, where I live, which direction is north, where to buy milk, and the best ways to … Continue reading →

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Meter remains as a courtesy to cyclists

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Trick
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How to eat lunch in the middle of the road

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Trick

Step 1: Obtain friend of similar level of craziness Step 2: Go to the Jimmy Johns at LaSalle and Illinois and purchase lunches. Step 3: Go to the island in the middle of LaSalle just south of Illinois. Step 4: Eat … Continue reading →

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上海

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Trick

Yesterday I learned how to type Chinese on an English keyboard. The title of this post literally says Shanghai. It’s cool: you switch your keyboard input method, type in the pinyin representation of the word/phrase and the computer translates it … Continue reading →

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The Flying Michigander

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Trick

Named for Kevin, the current Head of IT in APAC at Mintel.  Whom I’ll be succeeding.  I’m moving to Shanghai in May! This week’s been mostly work.  While it’s really interesting stuff, it’s complicated, and I’m tired. So here’s a … Continue reading →

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Michiganders

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Trick

I ran into a pair of Michiganders this morning in the hotel breakfast.  Got spotted because I’m wearing a Western sweatshirt.  They’re out here on vacation meeting her brother who’s also an expat here.  Small world! First day here completely … Continue reading →

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A City of Lights

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Trick

The Shanghaiese love their bright lights.  This place never sleeps.  Which is a good thing, because if they tried to close their eyes it’d still be too bright to sleep!  It’s so ridiculous that it’s fun. Thursday was St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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Foreigners

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Trick

It’s Thursday afternoon in sunny Shanghai, and I’ve brought the good weather with me.  It’s 13 C / 55 F and quite nice out today.  It also helps to finally feel human again after the wicked night at the bar … Continue reading →

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