There are some crazy stories in China. In recent news thousands of pigs were found in the Shanghai river. The infected pigs were believed to be dropped in the Northern part of China and carried downstream. (NY Daily News and BBC's news concerning this news.) Yes,...
When Americans think of Chinese cooking they think of Panda Express or that it's complicated. On the contrary, in China Chinese cuisine is famous for being simple. To make Chinese dishes you really don't need that many kitchen appliances or ingredients (a wok, chop...
Living overseas you are more aware of your surroundings, people, culture and manners. As an expat I am always observing the Chinese culture and how they react to me. I have to remind myself whether I have a positive or negative encounter it doesn't...
Advice to Think About Before You Live Overseas There is not enough advice I could give a fellow expat considering living overseas, some things have to be experienced first hand. I don't regret these 9 months of living in China. My views on culture have widen. My...
Today 121 million people are living with a type of depression in the world. (Here are more statistics on depression.) "My generation is lonely and seemingly hopeless. Just consider the statistics: antidepressant prescriptions have gone up 400% in a little over...
Book Review on Ocean's Apart I recently just finished reading Ocean's Apart by Karen Kingsbury. The book paints a beautiful illustration on forgiveness and how forgiving can be difficult but life breathing too. The first quarter of the book was slow but then it really...
While living in China as an expat I observe a lot of retirees (the elderly) taking care of their grandchildren. I learned recently that the Chinese are force to retire in their 50's which brings a cultural expectation that their children will care for them. As a 20...
I know my project is all about smiles, happy quotes and that jazz but it's also about bringing other people joy and smiles. You and me can make a difference in this world. Help another person smile by being a voice for them. We need to rescue the prisoners in North...
Chubby cheeks, rolls of extra love, blunt honesty and questions galore are a few traits to describe children. Children are the embodiment of love, made from the workings of two people who love each other. To show appreciation for the blessings children bring, in China...
The Wedding Day The people stand up, the music begins and it's the lasting moment that goes in slow motion for the entire group in attendance for the holy ceremony. The doors open and there is the bride with an expression that paints a million feelings of hope and...
