Thirty Nine
July 31, 2009
Thirty Eight
July 31, 2009
Twenty Three
July 15, 2009
Day 23. Goodnight.
I’m a bit under the weather. Going to bed early…yawn. Goodnight world!
Baltimore, MD.
Twenty
July 13, 2009
Day 20. Breakfast of Champions.
After a late night out, Bo and I woke up the next day to a severe case of the munchies. So what better time to check out the famed Belgian Fries of Pommes Frites? Pommes Frites is, by all means, a hole in the wall – and a wonderful one at that. All of the counter tops have holes that perfectly fit your cone of fries, and you can choose from upwards of 30 different types of sauces – if you’re feeling adventurous.
Above: A large serving of pommes frites with especial sauce (ketchup, frite sauce, onions), jalapeno, more onions, war sauce (frite sauce, peanut satay, onions), sambal olek, and parmesan peppercorn.
FOOD COMA.
2nd Ave and 7th/8th St in Manhattan, NY.
Seventeen
July 9, 2009
Day 17. People you meet while on the road.
While traveling, some of the most memorable, interesting, and sometimes bewildering things you encounter are the people you meet. And ironically, sometimes these people aren’t the locals…but rather travelers just like yourself. What a big small world.
PS – nearly half of the people in the picture are from Australia. It’s like half the country is traveling at any given time! Which is awesome.
PPS – Headed to New York City tomorrow. Hoping for some new, current pictures.
Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, China.
Thirteen
July 5, 2009
Day 13. Priorities.
1. Figure out what I’m doing and where I’ll be doing it this fall.
2. Plan an amazing trip.
3. Go to bed. You have an exam in the morning.
Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, China.
Eight
June 30, 2009
Day 8. When buildings fall.
I saw this article on Gizmodo today:
When I was in Shanghai for the summer in 2006, we lived in an apartment in Xujiahui. One morning, we heard the loudest booming noise and the building shuddered. I thought it was an earthquake. A wall of smoke slowly passed by our balcony window. This is what we saw. Some construction site next to our building had collapsed…imploded. Exciting times!
Xuhiajui in Shanghai, China.
Three
June 25, 2009
Day 3. Three is for 310.
Every beginning has its ending, and all journeys (especially the best ones) must come to a close. How else would we cherish the times we had together and the times when we are finally reunited? And for those who have the most difficult role of being the first to leave – you’ll also be the first to be missed.
This past year has been a most memorable one. Dramatic ups and downs, general chaos – and most of all, I’ve met amazing friends. The world seems like a much smaller place now, in a very good way. Here’s to you – the ones following your hearts and passions. Thank you for everything. In a way, I guess this is just the beginning. And so, as I’ve learned to say when parting ways for just a short while…Nähdään pian!
PS – What in the world is ME310?
Two
June 24, 2009
Day 2. And already traveling in reverse.
Buried deep beneath gigabytes of digital pictures, I found hidden treasures I’ve been meaning to get to for quite some time now. It’s only been a day since the start of this visual journey, but sifting through all these memories is such an exercise in self-reflection. Where will the currents take us next?
Lijiang City in Yunnan Province, China.
Don’t Stop Me Now
October 6, 2007
(a la Queen)
It’s been two weeks into school, and shame how my attempts to update this blog has failed! Here’s a spotty entry nonetheless…
There’s a ton of interest in China these days – everyone is aware of it, most people acknowledge it. It’s no wonder though – people (and the talents, skills, knowledge they bring) are one of the most valuable resources a nation can offer, and China sure has lots of it. I don’t claim to be an expert in East Asian studies or China, for that matter. But like many of my friends, I’m genuinely excited for China and anxious to see how the unprecedented growth there will affect both the country and the rest of the world. Having spent the summer before last in the crazy place called Shanghai (technically a city, but really, how do we classify this place?) I’ve come to expect the unexpected and generally to prepare myself for surprises (of both the good and nasty sorts). Take, for instance, the implosion of a partially constructed building adjacent to our apartment.
Most recently, I’ve come across news that a Chinese auto manufacturer is looking to sell cars in international markets, such as Russia. “Great!” – was my first impression. The auto industry has been too stale for too long anyways. Why not breathe in some competition, even just to encourage innovation in existing companies (look at the Smart City and Tesla Motors!).
And then I came across this video:
Can we just say, cutting corners in all of the wrong places? Back to the drawing board, people. No wonder Russia rejected the deal.
