One of the things I’ve had to deal with since changing my position is handling schedules, especially when it comes to arranging meetings. I’ve always been one of those people that arrives to everything early, or at very least will get there early and then wait around to the starting time. I’ve always seen it [...]

Sadly, things aren’t going to get any better for either me, or Facebook, here in China, with negotiations to get it back up stalling after much promise. …But Japan, India and Korea currently have popular local alternatives to Facebook, and the Chinese government has no intention of lifting its ban on the site. The site [...]

One of the less enjoyable part of my new position within the school is the amount of traveling I do. Truth be told, I don’t actually travel that much, on average once a week, although it always seems that when I do travel it’s around the same time. Whether it is a meeting, going for [...]

I heard it’s darn cold in Korea at the moment, so I’m more than happy that it hasn’t become too cold here in Beijing. While the morning walks have certainly required me to bring out my big,thick scarf,I can still get away without gloves on my walk home after work. I wouldn’t mind a bit [...]

One of our big task this year is once again getting an Australian visa for Em, when we head back toAustraliafor a holiday in late May, early June. It’s never been a problem before, applying for an Australian visa, but one never feels completely convinced they get the visa until they actually do. Of course, [...]

After more than a week of fireworks, I’m kind of glad things are starting to quieten down. I never grew up around fireworks, being highly illegal in Australia and somewhat impossible to buy illegally, having to do with rather small sparkles as my only form of personal pyrotechnic entertainment. I distinctly remember being very entertained [...]

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Can it really be? Oh my gosh! Yes! It’s Aaron’s doppelganger! Actually, it is a fellow New Zealander, cricketer BJ Watling. While I admit his profile picture doesn’t look much like Aaron, the photo above is a dead ringer for him. (Aaron is the one on the left) And it’s also nice to see the [...]

Happy New Year! Again! Even if it’s the Chinese edition, it doesn’t get old and it’s a wonderful excuse to have another holiday, especially when it’s 6 lazy days. Actually, it’s not Chinese New Year yet, but by the time this gets posted it will be. At the moment I’m at Em’s grandparents home enjoying [...]

Went out for a bit of shopping today, and while I didn’t find anything I want to buy, I did treat Em and I to a nice Costa Coffee Mocha each. Note the cool Dragon on the coffee. Please also note Em’s more cooler iPhone 4S. It’s nice to have a day off. Looking forward [...]