A Russian, two Brazilians, a Kazakh, an Indian, and three Americans get on a train. There is no punch line. It’s just how I spent my Saturday. Since arriving in China three weeks ago, life has been a hectic whirlwind. We lived in a hotel for 15 days while trying to find a place to… Continue reading Baby at The Bund: A Day Trip to Shanghai
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Teething, Typhoons, and Ten Thousand Steps: Moving to Kunshan Part 4
We found our wonderful MixTown apartment last week and finally got the keys last Thursday. This exciting event meant that we could stop living in a hotel room. The biggest issue we’ve had with being in a hotel was that our daughter is teething and she whines in her sleep as her huge molars are… Continue reading Teething, Typhoons, and Ten Thousand Steps: Moving to Kunshan Part 4
Chinese Scientists Can Make Human-Monkey Fetuses But I’m Not Allowed to Use WeChat Wallet: Moving to Kunshan Part 3 (The “Complete” Guide to Chinese Apps)
I saw a headline today about a part-human, part-monkey combo created by scientists in China. Normally, this sort of thing would draw my interest. I’m really curious about the future of genetic engineering. But, I just got mad because I spent hours trying to set up my stupid WeChat app so I can pay for… Continue reading Chinese Scientists Can Make Human-Monkey Fetuses But I’m Not Allowed to Use WeChat Wallet: Moving to Kunshan Part 3 (The “Complete” Guide to Chinese Apps)
Surviving an International Flight with a One-Year-Old (Just Barely)
Yesterday, I found myself lost and dazed in Seoul's Incheon airport with a sweaty one-year-old poorly tied to my front, a mountain of heavy suitcases, and one pee-soaked shoe. I couldn't find any sign for the baggage claim, and all the English-speaking Delta employees had bolted after I was the last person off the plane.… Continue reading Surviving an International Flight with a One-Year-Old (Just Barely)
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