An American Abroad
Today was Qixi, which is sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day. I didn't celebrate it myself, but I enjoyed seeing others partake. After dinner, I went to tutor my private tutoring clients, Nina, Rachel and Jenny. It was after 10:00 when we … [Continue reading]
Back in the US when I was training for Ride the Rockies, I used to get massages once a month or so. I fell out of the habit about a year and a half ago. But since there are several massage parlors right outside my apartment on Zhuge East Road, I … [Continue reading]
My Chinese is so lame. When I speak with people in person, I can make myself understood with facial expressions, gestures, pantomimes, and little drawings. However, I just tried placing a phone order for a twenty-liter bottle of water to be delivered … [Continue reading]
Today marked: • The first time I have had a meal--correction, two meals--with Chinese people and only Chinese people. • The first time I have seen a westerner, other than those I work with, in over a month. • My first payday and first time … [Continue reading]
Thanks to the generosity of my soon-to-be ex-colleague Mikey, I now have a free pair of beater wheels. I rode home from work today--a lot faster than walking. The bike just fit into the elevator with me and now it's parked in my living room. … [Continue reading]
It's hard to argue with success. Any country that considers a 7.5% annual GDP growth rate as a slowdown clearly knows a lot about business. Nevertheless, there are things that just don't make sense to me about the local economy here. I live in a … [Continue reading]
Where else would the English teachers drink? … [Continue reading]
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