“Do Not Marry before Age 30” is a book written by Joy Chen, an American-born Chinese and the former deputy mayor of Los Angeles. She overcame many barriers and evolved from a timid Chinese girl to a confident global citizen. She got married at age 38 and has two beautiful young daughters. Simply put, she’s successful in both career and family. I firstly knew Joy … Continue reading Book Review: Do NOT Marry before Age 30
One thing I stick with while I am travelling is to send postcards to my families, friends and myself. I have a goal of collecting postcards and stamps from all over the world, which I believe will become the project in my entire life. My friends know about my passion of postcards and they are helping me realize my goal by sending me postcards wherever … Continue reading Postcrossing: It’s More than a Postcard
My Mom got retired two years ago. I was trying to figure out a way to fulfill her retiring life. She is introverted and careful and I know she is fond of knitting. As I was talking about it with my American friend Mary, she suggested that I should set up a small business for my Mom’s handmade scarves. There you go. I created a … Continue reading The Charm of Handmade Scarf
1933, the former slaughterhouse that stands on 10 Shajing Road in Hongkou district in Shanghai has been remade as a lifestyle and design center. Beside it’s cultural and historical side, an event attracts young people all walks of life in Shanghai gather together on every second Saturday of the month. That is the charity flea market. The main purpose of this flea market is to … Continue reading Making Friends at Flea Market
I was enjoying a glass of fine wine with a local friend on his belcony on a sunny afternoon the other day. He bought a bottle of French white wine at Shanghai French Week that was held later last month on Yandang road. “That French guy told me that this is a famous wine brand in the world but I haven’t heard of it,” he … Continue reading Wine Education Needed in Shanghai
When East Meets West 