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Culture Shocks No One Tells You About Living in China
Before moving to China, I did not do enough research on the culture shocks I should expect. Since I already knew about your common ones: people spitting on the street, everybody staring at you, lots of greasy and oily foods, etc., I assumed those would be the worst of the culture shocks. But this list…
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Hidden Gems in Harbin You Can’t Miss
Planning a trip to Harbin, China? You absolutely need to visit Ice and Snow World, Saint Sophia Cathedral, and blah blah blah. You will find those on every site when you search for things to do in Harbin. Trust me, I know — because I was doing the same thing before my trip. However, the most memorable…
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I Hope This Finds You Well Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 “Wildly funny and heartwarming office comedy” That’s what the synopsis said, so of course that’s what I was expecting to read. But let me tell you — this book is not that. The marketing around this book leads you to believe that this is a feel-good chick-lit office-fluff book, but what you get…
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My Mind Turns Everyday Anxieties into Emotional Dramas, What’s New?
The average person has around 3 to 5 dreams a night. Last night, I felt every one of my 3 to 5 dreams, each one filling me with anxiety, fear, guilt, regret, and a mix of other negative emotions. You would think these were your regular nightmares—snakes, spiders, maybe killer clowns chasing you. But no!…
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One month in China: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
A Rollercoaster of Emotions I’ve officially been in China for 1 month and if I’m being honest, it’s been hard. When you move to a new country, you usually go through a few emotional stages. The first stage is almost always excitement and curiosity. You usually see everything as amazing and beautiful. Everything feels new…
