One day I decided to take a leap of faith and move to China for a new job. Follow me as I navigate the ShangHAIS and LOWS of China. Here's to living life as an adventure!!

Two of today’s horrible discoveries: Chocolate Chip pancakes @ Mr. Pancake (first time!) and Birthday Cake Oreos @ Tesco. Gah. T_T (Taken with Instagram at TESCO | 乐购)

Two of today’s horrible discoveries: Chocolate Chip pancakes @ Mr. Pancake (first time!) and Birthday Cake Oreos @ Tesco. Gah. T_T (Taken with Instagram at TESCO | 乐购)

Lujiazui Apple Store in Shanghai!!  (Taken with Instagram at Apple Store)

Lujiazui Apple Store in Shanghai!! (Taken with Instagram at Apple Store)

Just watched Liu Xiang break a World Record. Totally worth the wait! China pride is unlike anywhere else!!  (Taken with Instagram at 上海体育场 | Shanghai Stadium)

Just watched Liu Xiang break a World Record. Totally worth the wait! China pride is unlike anywhere else!! (Taken with Instagram at 上海体育场 | Shanghai Stadium)

Waiting out in the rain for Olympic hurdler favorite Liu Xiang! (Taken with Instagram at 上海体育场 | Shanghai Stadium)

Waiting out in the rain for Olympic hurdler favorite Liu Xiang! (Taken with Instagram at 上海体育场 | Shanghai Stadium)

Watching the 2012 Samsung Diamond League Shanghai Track meet. Including hometown Olympic favorite Liu Xiang!! (Taken with instagram)

Watching the 2012 Samsung Diamond League Shanghai Track meet. Including hometown Olympic favorite Liu Xiang!! (Taken with instagram)

Showtime!! The 2012 Liberal Arts Admission Officers China Tour!! (Taken with Instagram at Jin Jiang Hotel)

Showtime!! The 2012 Liberal Arts Admission Officers China Tour!! (Taken with Instagram at Jin Jiang Hotel)

Getting ready for the Liberal Arts College Tour.  (Taken with Instagram at Jin Jiang Hotel)

Getting ready for the Liberal Arts College Tour. (Taken with Instagram at Jin Jiang Hotel)

Having ice cream with the Liberal Arts College AO’s!! (Taken with instagram)

Having ice cream with the Liberal Arts College AO’s!! (Taken with instagram)

The “Tidal Wave” of Happy Valley. (Taken with instagram)

The “Tidal Wave” of Happy Valley. (Taken with instagram)

Diving Coaster @ Happy Valley. Definitely one of my favorites of the day.  (Taken with instagram)

Diving Coaster @ Happy Valley. Definitely one of my favorites of the day. (Taken with instagram)

This is what happiness in the palm of your hand looks like….the best ice cream cookie sandwich in all of China from The Pantry!! (Taken with instagram)

This is what happiness in the palm of your hand looks like….the best ice cream cookie sandwich in all of China from The Pantry!! (Taken with instagram)

A different but delicious kind of hot pot!! (Taken with instagram)

A different but delicious kind of hot pot!! (Taken with instagram)

The YWL writing workshop was a great success!! Thanks to all of the students that came out. Good luck with your essays and see you again soon!! Take your writing to the next level!! (Taken with instagram)

The YWL writing workshop was a great success!! Thanks to all of the students that came out. Good luck with your essays and see you again soon!! Take your writing to the next level!! (Taken with instagram)

One of the best reasons of living here: Access to live performances like this. I <3 SH!! (Taken with instagram)

One of the best reasons of living here: Access to live performances like this. I <3 SH!! (Taken with instagram)

Dessert for today: Red Velvet Cake and a pair of Apple Pie slices. :) Splitting for 6 for those wondering. ;)  (Taken with Instagram at Boxing Cat Brewery | 拳击猫餐厅)

Dessert for today: Red Velvet Cake and a pair of Apple Pie slices. :) Splitting for 6 for those wondering. ;) (Taken with Instagram at Boxing Cat Brewery | 拳击猫餐厅)