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Hong Kong
On another adventure! I flew to Hong Kong today for a quick two day stop to have a look around. Brought my hiking boots with me and I’m praying that the weather clears up – it’s been nothing but rain … Continue reading
Hello from the southern hemisphere
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
Happy Fourth of July
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
A not-so-quiet escape
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
Meter remains as a courtesy to cyclists
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How to eat lunch in the middle of the road
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
上海
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
The Flying Michigander
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
Michiganders
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
A City of Lights
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