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Shanghai, Uncategorized, headaches, huzhou, less food-related, musings
One Day Is Fine, the Next Is Black
10.20.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment
While I’ve been charming you with tales of Korea (and I’m not finished) like Scheherazade, there have been big things brewing. Or I thought they were, and now maybe they’re not?
It’s probably somewhat apparent that my relationship with Huzhou is tumultuous at times. This city is isolating, I’ve been unhappy. I’ve tried to make [...]
headaches, huzhou, less food-related, musings
Face It
03.17.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments
“I think lots of Chinese boys think you are pretty, but they’re all to afraid to say anything. Chinese boys are too shy. You’ll never find a Chinese boyfriend. So…” said the married teacher ‘Joe’ who, sentences before, suggested we get a hotel room and “fully relax” together. He raised his eyebrows suggestively.

Right. Because you [...]
huzhou, less food-related, musings
Americans Have Genes, Too?
12.29.08 | Permalink | Comment?
Once they discover I speak the language and engage me in conversation, the locals will inevitably ask me, “Have you gotten used to life in China yet?”

Most often, this question pertains to the food. A lot of foreigners have problems adjusting to the food. Many Chinese just don’t understand why Westerners eat the way we [...]
America, entrees, less food-related, out and about
It’s All Greek to Me
10.18.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment
You know how local newspapers have sections dedicated to things that are happening in your area? Things like gazpacho contests, book signings, New Age fairs, concerts you can’t afford, and a million activities to keep the kids from saying “I’m bored!” for an hour if you’re lucky. Usually I look at the list of goings-on [...]