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Category Archive: nuisances

Movers: Better Than Marriage Counseling

Movers: Better Than Marriage Counseling

As the days ticked away to the movers arrival, Christian and I began waging an all out war upon each other. Tears led to screaming …

 

Party Queen

Party Queen

I’ve had some crazy highs from MCing parties and banquets in the past. However, Saturday night was just not one of them. It was a …

 

When Work Goes Awry

When Work Goes Awry

I showed back up at work after ten days of vacation to discover nothing was accomplished. It was like the entire tv station had spent …

 

That Guy

That Guy

Today marked the final coffee meeting of one of the expat wives, a friendly fiery-haired Swedish lady who returns to Europe tomorrow. As is the …

 

Nico’s First Antibiotics (How Precious!)

Nico’s First Antibiotics (How Precious!)

 Nico is built like a little rubber tank. I’m pretty sure he could survive a nuclear blast at this point, which is great news for …

 

Our Gilded Cage

Our Gilded Cage

After you’ve lived in China for a while (almost three years now for yours truly), a great many things become all too normal. I really …

 

When Dad’s Away the Mice Will Play

When Dad’s Away the Mice Will Play

This picture was taken less than ten hours after Christian abandoned us for cheese, beer, and what I’m told is a fabulous convertible rental car, …