Prone to Lie

September 30, 2011

Born and raised as an honest hard-working American, I eschewed the idea that naps were necessary past the age of five.  Naps were only for the slovenly and lazy which I certainly was not.  No one in my family took naps–they might have put their feet up on the couch and closed their eyes for [...]

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Almost Legal

September 29, 2011

The day after I graduated from college I got married.  7 days later I was supposed to be on a flight to Japan to work…provided I received my visa on time.  The days in between my wedding and departure date were spent itching and scratching due to a nasty case of hives brought on by [...]

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Gambling Along

September 25, 2011

I have a serious gambling problem.  Even for expats like me, gambling is easily accessible via the web.  Poker, forex, futures, sports, financial spread betting online, pick your poison and do a Google search. My personal weakness is spread betting.  Choose an event, determine on which side the win (or loss) will fall and calculate [...]

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The Displaced Nation Interview.

September 8, 2011

Many thanks to the kind folks over at The Displaced Nation for the interview they did with me recently.  The interview can be reached via the link below. The Displaced Nation Interview

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Word Choice Matters

August 17, 2011

I had children before my brain was fully developed and learned the word episiotomy before the word etymology.  Due to the nature of an episiotomy I was scarred to the point that any word that sounded vaguely like episiotomy, such as etymology, would make me squirm, look away and gag enough to  remind me how [...]

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A Nation in Recline

August 16, 2011

Reclining chairs have been a major contributor in the downfall of our great nation.  Not only do they administer coma-inducing comfort that makes being anywhere else (for example, on your feet) a negative experience, they make us feel thinner than we are.  Ever wonder where your belly goes when you fully recline?  Feeling good about [...]

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30 Days in Beijing

August 4, 2011

I have found that after the first 30 days in a new country I am always surprised how little I have learned but oddly have great optimism that my ignorance will not be forever.  It appears I must be forced to admit I know nothing at all before I can truly learn–this 30-day stage requires [...]

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Expat Health Insurance

July 25, 2011

Note:  My friends over at Nomadtopia asked if I would chime in to their discussion about what we have done for health insurance during our time abroad.    My response follows and a link to the entire discussion can be found at the bottom of this post. Since I have been a married self-employed American [...]

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I Hate Traveling

July 7, 2011

Over the past seven months I have spent time in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and China.  It has been a difficult period for someone who hates traveling and who is, in fact, a very poor traveler. I don´t like crowds, I don´t like lines and I most certainly do not enjoy undressing for the friendly [...]

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Catching Up with Friends and Family in Laos

June 9, 2011

Though Laos is famous for its natural beauty, ancient temples and peaceful villages, that was apparently not enough to put it onto a regular tourist route. Halfway between the quaint former capital of Luang Prabang and the current capital of Vientiane, there is a small village on a lovely stretch of river with stunning views [...]

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