2016, China, Shots Around Shanghai

Shots Around Shanghai: My Commute

Those of you who are aspiring English teachers, be warned. Shanghai is SO COLD in the winter. It’s brutal. Beautiful … Continue reading Shots Around Shanghai: My Commute

2016, China

i would never have known this would be shanghai’s winter

I would be lying if I said I knew Shanghai’s winter would be this hard. It’s not really all that … Continue reading i would never have known this would be shanghai’s winter

2016, TEFL

Chinese Fire Drill

In the USA, we sometimes play a game called ‘Chinese Fire Drill’ at stoplights. You get out of the car … Continue reading Chinese Fire Drill

2016, Bigger Than You Or Me

Nanjing: The Memorial

Almost 80 years ago, one of the worst atrocities committed in modern history unfolded in Nanjing (then Nanking), China. Then … Continue reading Nanjing: The Memorial

2016, China, Travel

Shanghai is impermanent

The train is pulling slowly out of the station and moving into the great interior of the vast middle kingdom, … Continue reading Shanghai is impermanent