dsai-jian. (goodbye!)

Leaving for the airport in a few hours. I have mixed feelings about heading back to school today. Everyone here in the woodlands has until the 17th before they go back.
Cest La vie. At least I have a really lovely trip to embark on.

In the true spirit of Texas, Happy New Year Y'all.

My beginners mandarin chinese podcast lessons are crazy ( Read more... )

Never fear.

After hearing an interesting news bit about censorship in China.....and not being able to distinguish the bias.... I have decided to add research of censorship to my "to do" list in China ( Read more... )

Lovely holiday. As usual, we went to the Christmas eve candlelight service at Trinity Episcopal downtown. Might I add that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Christmas in Houston as it was a sunny 75 degrees for the holiday ( Read more... )

Just a quick update ( Read more... )

At $2 trillion in 2004, China's economy now ranks No. 6 in the world.

In other news, I am the proud owner of a brand-new Samsonite Ultra 3000 XLT expandable 26" upright spinner.

Seen those commericals where the traveler navigates the airport with ease because their suitcase can make a 360 degree turn?

That is me.
Thanks mum and dad!

Saturday: Rosie, dad and I went to starbucks and purchased 4 zillion ( Read more... )

I purchased a new shirt yesterday. I was very excited because I thought it was lovely AND I got an extra 20% off of the sale price thanks to Foley's shopocalypse one-day sale ( Read more... )