What Naples Gave Me (Besides Jet Lag and Limoncello)

I know it has been some time since my last post, but I just returned from a much-needed two-week vacation in Naples, Italy. I had planned to schedule some posts before I left, but I simply ran out of time. A week before our departure, I received the line edits and feedback from the editorContinue reading “What Naples Gave Me (Besides Jet Lag and Limoncello)”

More bitter than sweet

After living with us for four months, my in-laws have returned to China. People were always shocked when I told them how long they were staying with us. Many thought me a saint. They arrived at the end of May and stayed until September 18. It is a long time, but if you’re going throughContinue reading “More bitter than sweet”

My Chinese In-laws and San Juan

Our first adventure with my Chinese in-laws was a success. We wanted to offer them a taste of Europe without the hassle of obtaining a European Visa, so we chose San Juan’s old town as our destination. This trip, coinciding with my wife’s birthday, blended cultural exploration and family bonding. We spent four nights andContinue reading “My Chinese In-laws and San Juan”

Camping trip #5- Snow, heartache, and an ode to friendship

Looking back at these camping trips, they weren’t just fun and adventure. They marked significant moments in my development from a boy to a man. But not all those moments were joyful, and two in particular, I will discuss below. I don’t know why I felt compelled to write about these experiences now, but I’mContinue reading “Camping trip #5- Snow, heartache, and an ode to friendship”