CHINA
Country Overview:
"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."
My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.
Happy 2020!
Off to Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar in 2 weeks. Always nice to start off the new year with a vacation.
2020 Resolutions
Here are my resolutions, goals, objectives… whatever… for 2020:
Leave China // Life
Get a job in Europe // Life
1 picture every day // Life
Travel to 3 new countries // Life (Laos - Myanmar)
Read 20 books (15 fiction + 5 non-fiction) // Mind
Write 1 unique sentence per day // Mind
Finalize story and finish outline for new novel idea // Mind
Touch my toes sitting down // Body
Squat bodyweight 10 times // Body
Collect China Social Security // $$$
Contribute $6,000 to Roth IRA // $$$ - DONE
Happy New Year!
It’s Valentine’s Day and the first day of Spring Festival in China. As such, no weekly write-up as I finally have time to catch up on some things. Clothes shopping, cleaning windows, sorting out stuff I don’t need - all the fun stuff that one does on holiday.
Korean New year
One of the first countries to celebrate 2017 and my roommate and his Korean girlfriend couldn't get enough of the annual Korean New year award show
