Wrote this in my head a while ago, never got it out 'cause I can't access livejournal in China ( Read more... )

Well I spent all day yesterday wandering around Tokyo, and while I did enjoy the city, I must say I like Shanghai better. The food is easier to find, the people are friendlier, the prices are CHEAPER, and most importantly, I can actually communicate ( Read more... )

So, due to visa problems, I am unexpectedly in Tokyo until Monday. All by myself, with nothing to do. I know NOTHING about this city. Suggestions (inexpensive!) are extremely welcome.

Tomorrow I get my first real vacation since I started work. Followed immediately by two weeks in Shanghai, which may or may not extend into three. Hooray for things (finally) working out ( Read more... )

So I don't have internet at home, because I'd rather read, and my computer at work is apparently to dumb to update my livejournal. Oh well. Here's an update ( Read more... )

Check this out! (heehee)

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1534821.html

So I went to get a Hepatitis A vaccine yesterday because I only ever got the first shot last time I went to China and now its expired and I have to start all over again ( Read more... )

Question: When one is in one's early twenties, how much (in dollars) is each year worth ( Read more... )

My company has two job openings at the moment ( Read more... )

I'm at Beloit, visiting, and I've realized that while I do miss having this many friends so easily accessible, I don't miss college. I'll probably go to grad school someday, and I don't think I'll ever be able to go longer than a few months without signing myself up for some sort of class, but I like being independent, and having my own place, and ( Read more... )