Why I Love the Olympics: Obscure Sports, Televised
Goodbye Olympics. Goodbye London. Fare thee well, Dream Team. It’s back to the grind. The last two and a half weeks have been somewhat lost to a flurry of Olympic binging. Now I’m… Continue reading
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The Shopping Sirens’ Sale Song
“Never again,” I said to myself. But of course, I remembered I had uttered the exact same phrase to myself last year. And yet there I was, back in the same place one… Continue reading
Since When Did Nerd Become Cool?
So I’ve got a question for you: What’s up with all the retro eyewear, people? Have you also noticed the proliferation of heavy, plastic-framed glasses, circa the 1950s? Nerd is IN these days,… Continue reading
Superhuman Hearing and Killer Headphones
This may come as a surprise, but this American Taitai has quasi-superpowers. I exaggerate because I can’t turn invisible. However, I have been told repeatedly that I have excellent hearing and a good… Continue reading
Mr. Eco and Road Rage, Seattle-Style
I’ve never liked to drive. Even though I’ve been driving for over 20 years, I’ve never been a comfortable driver. To clarify, I don’t hate cars and I have no problem riding as… Continue reading
First Sunshine Award!
A few days ago, I was thrilled to learn that Expatially Mexico nominated me for a Sunshine Award! A big thank you for the honor! I will do my best to adhere to the… Continue reading
Small Town Girl
A few of you may already know this. But for the rest of you, I’m going to confess a little secret. Despite my rants and raves about gourmet Chinese food in cosmopolitan cities… Continue reading
Seeking Authentic Chinese Food: Have Passport, Will Cross Border!
Since moving back to Seattle, I often get asked what are some of the things I miss most about living in Hong Kong. What I miss most are my Hong Kong friends, and… Continue reading
Mr. & Mrs. Rabbit
As a girl, I always daydreamed about who my future husband might be and what married life would be like. I had closely witnessed the married life of my parents, whose stable and… Continue reading
Beauty?
“But why do I have to wear it?! It’s ugly and uncomfortable!!!” I whined. “It’s not fair! Davie doesn’t have to get dressed up!! Mommmm, the dress gives me a rash!” My mother… Continue reading