Last week, Alex and I took our Chinese wedding studio photos. It was quite an experience. And a long one at that. We arrived at 7:30am, a bit earlier than our 8am appointment. Other couples started arriving around that time as well (along with the employees to clock in for the day), and we counted … Continue reading
There are many definitions of success. Last Sunday, success for me was defined as making it through my first Bikram Yoga (or Hot Yoga) class without passing out. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect, so I imagined it was something like doing yoga in a sauna. To be even more honest, I’m not … Continue reading
Last night I attended my first ever Chinese concert…..the amazingly talented (and super hot) Wang Lee Hom. Alex and I went to Wang Lee Hom’s Music Man II concert at the Bird’s Nest in Beijing. It was a beautiful night, warm with a slight breeze. The top of the Bird’s Nest was open, and we enjoyed a … Continue reading
Sometimes you just need a break from Beijing. It’s inevitable. Although I love this city, sometimes the sheer amount of people ramming their elbows into you while you ride the subway, or the “fog” that you’re breathing in and is shortening your life, can be a little too much for extended lengths of time. Ideally, … Continue reading