A Different Sort Of Resolution

A Different Sort Of Resolution

Something shifted that day, though I couldn’t put it into words. A speaker said something I’d never heard before. He admitted weakness to a crowd. Without knowing it, he offered me an invitation, but I couldn’t accept. I was afraid.  As long as I remember, I’ve...
4 Things I Love About Christmas In China

4 Things I Love About Christmas In China

It’s easy to focus on what we’re missing by not being in Canada for Christmas. But after an expat friend travelled home for the holidays, she told me how much more she appreciated Christmas in China. So although I haven’t gone home for the holidays since we left...
Mandarin Minute – Merry Christmas

Mandarin Minute – Merry Christmas

Say Merry Christmas with JiaJia and I, and learn what it’s like to spend Christmas in China.  And here’s a super short clip so you can practice. For more about Christmas abroad, read: 3 Things I Miss About Christmas In Canada   Come back next week for an updated...
Gift For A Spouse?

Gift For A Spouse?

I’m not going to give you any gift ideas for my spouse – I don’t have enough to share. Sure I have a bundle of ideas – but they’re for the kids, or things Brian can buy for me. I’ve tried shopping the top lists of things for men, but my husband’s pretty practical. He...