Dilemma: I can't not run. It makes me unhealthy and miserable. But I can't run outside by myself because I'd be paranoid the who...

Parts 1 and 2 Similarities: 1. Both countries have shitty summer weather. Japan: humid to the point where cold showers are wholly justi...

Part 1 here A lot of people ask me whether I liked living in Japan or Taiwan better. I have to say, the circumstances and motivation for e...

I love doing dangerous things with friends. For me, the danger keeps boredom at bay and makes me appreciate the little things more. Just a...

When I learned that I had gotten the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, I had to decide which university-affiliated language center I wanted to s...

I've been putting off writing about this for months, mainly because I didn't want to relive the experience or even think about it, b...

So, I'm back. How very anti-climatic. But then again, the whole affair -- the packing, the good-bye dinners, the last-minute get-toget...