Greta Goes Global
The one thing that made my time in China lonely and challenging was having to leave Greta behind. So when … Continue reading Greta Goes Global
Category: Culture shock
Week 34: 2017.4.29-2017.5.5
After working my second six-day week this month, we had the third holiday for the month of April: Labor Day. … Continue reading Week 34: 2017.4.29-2017.5.5
Week 25: 2018.2.25-2018.3.3
Sunday was my last full day in STL. I spent the day washing clothes, packing, and doing some last minute … Continue reading Week 25: 2018.2.25-2018.3.3
Vero Beach
After our lovely weekend relaxing in Mount Dora, I spent a fortnight with Mom. She lives in a retirement community … Continue reading Vero Beach
Week 20: 2018.1.22-2018.1.28
On Monday morning, I turned in my grades and report cards. I was asked to take a photo of the … Continue reading Week 20: 2018.1.22-2018.1.28
Week 19: 2018.1.15-2018.1.21
The last time I took an exam was in January 2012. I took the required class and then studied for … Continue reading Week 19: 2018.1.15-2018.1.21
Week 18: 2018.1.14
I never liked cheese as a child. Gooey, icky, American ‘cheese’ was the only kind we ever had at home. … Continue reading Week 18: 2018.1.14
Walmart Comes to Liuzhou
Late last night I saw a post on the local expat page: Walmart?! In Liuzhou? Opening tomorrow?! I texted my … Continue reading Walmart Comes to Liuzhou
Week Eleven: 2017.11.26
The Cold, The Damp, The Dreary The rain and the cold weather began on Sunday and hasn’t let up. It’s … Continue reading Week Eleven: 2017.11.26
Week Ten: 2017.11.18
Monday morning we got a text from the office about the midterm exam schedule. All of my classes but one … Continue reading Week Ten: 2017.11.18
