Today was Zhōngqiū Jié (中秋节), or as it’s also known – the Mid-Autumn Festival! It’s celebrated on the “the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar” and it’s a major Chinese holiday, right behind Chinese New Year in popularity and celebration. There are many versions of the folklore behind the story, but essentially (and VERY briefly)…
Category: Expat Life
The Time My IKEA Trip Almost Killed Me (*Slight Exaggeration)
My first week in Shanghai was mostly seamless. The school was incredibly helpful in setting up the important items. They provide my housing the first year, so I didn’t have to worry about finding a place to live or setting up and paying for utilities. They also took me to get my cell phone and…
Arrival in Shanghai
It’s hard to believe I’ve been in Shanghai for two months! Time to catch up… Moving to Shanghai is a solo venture for me. Which for the most part, I have no problem with…however, there are some times in which having someone around can be helpful. Case in point: 250+ pounds (113+ kilograms) of luggage!…
I Never Thought of That! (aka the “To Do List”)
I love making lists. Love it. Lists and I have had years of romance together and they’ve never let me down. It doesn’t matter the list. Need a To-Do list? I’m on it. Grocery List? Already made. Packing list? Let me know the trip and I’ll give you a custom made packing list for that type…
Machinations of an Incurable Redhead 