Tonight's December thirty-first,Something is about to burst.The clock is crouching, dark and small,Like a time bomb in the hall.Hark, it's midnight, children dear.Duck! Here comes another year!-Ogden Nash I saw this at Hallmark store 2019 sure did fly by! I still remember being in Taiwan for the new year celebration and seeing Taipei 101 with … Continue reading As the year comes to an end…
Bound Feet Western Dress Book review
Watch people when they win, and you will learn something. But watch them when they lose, and you will learn even more.-Chang Yu-i Reading the memoir in the bathtub with a warm cup of jasmine tea (water was orange because I put a bath bomb in the water) *SPOILER ALERT In my Women in Chinese … Continue reading Bound Feet Western Dress Book review
The Day After Christmas
One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly.-Andy Rooney Hi everyone! Today is the day after Christmas! I hope everyone is having a lovely and relaxing day with loved ones and family. Now that Christmas is over … Continue reading The Day After Christmas
My review of Eat Pray Love
*SPOILER ALERT This past September, I finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir Eat Pray Love. She shared her experiences living in three countries: Italy, India, and Indonesia for one year as well as her interactions with many people who are from different nations. Before Gilbert jetted off on an adventure, she had to deal with her … Continue reading My review of Eat Pray Love
My First Blog Post: Christmas 2019
Freshly-cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin--inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night. — John J. Geddes Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with friends and family! Although we all hopefully like our presents, it is important to remember what is the true meaning of … Continue reading My First Blog Post: Christmas 2019
Introduction
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.-Oscar Wilde Hi everyone! My name is Mei (pronounced like the month MAY). So far, I have visited Taiwan, West Virginia, Virginia, San Francisco, Clearwater Beach, Florida, New York City, and South Korea! I studied abroad in Taipei, Taiwan for one academic year at National Taiwan University. I enjoy … Continue reading Introduction