Expat or Immigrant?
When thinking about the identity of those living outside their native countries it soon becomes pretty…
Tag: life
Marching Backwards into the Future
After leaving Shenzhen at the end of 2010 I began 2011 in a state of limbo,…
Steve Jobs’ Thoughts on Life
As anyone who’s read his biography will know, Steve Jobs was not particularly pleasant to the people around…
Here’s To The Crazy Ones
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them…
Getting Stuff Done
I don’t generally give much credence to management or lifestyle books which propone to provide the secrets to success;…
World of Fantasy
If you were asked to move house twice and start a new job during the course…
Living in an Airport
Airports are usually places we pass through and rarely linger unless forced by delays or cancellations.…
New Year, New Linen
As you have probably noticed Randomwire is sporting a brand new look today in what seems…
Two Years in Five Minutes
The last few weeks have been pure madness. After Christmas my plan was to return to Shenzhen…
Goodbye 2010-SZ, Hello 2011-HK
As 2011 begins the time for reflection and change is upon us again. 2010 was a…
Life Without Language
Undoubtedly one of, if not the, hardest things about living in a foreign country is dealing…
Shenzhen Update: Earthquakes & More
It’s been a while since I wrote anything about life in Shenzhen so I thought I’d…