Monthly Archives: September 2013

Back in China

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mmstroet

It is absolutely amazing to me that only about 17 hours after I left Stanford, I was in Hong Kong. And just two hours after that, in my friend’s home in Shenzhen. It took less time for me to go … Continue reading →

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The Days

Posted on September 27, 2013 by mmstroet

I have my passport with entry visa into China in my hands. Once I was finished, I headed to Japantown in San Francisco for an indulgence I won’t be able to find in China: a crepe rolled into a cone … Continue reading →

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Giving Up on Books: What’s your opinion?

Posted on September 19, 2013 by mmstroet

As of this moment, I’ve read 185 pages of A Prayer for Owen Meany and I’ve been more than ready to give up for a long time. I’m reluctant to, though, because it’s a friend’s favorite book. In fact, every … Continue reading →

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Kitty Kibbles and Visa Struggles

Posted on September 12, 2013 by mmstroet

Today was quite a day. But before we talk about boring serious things like visas, I’m going to introduce you to my cats. On the left you can see Kally, and to her right the cat whose name I forgot. … Continue reading →

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On Dreams

Posted on September 7, 2013 by mmstroet

Halfway through the night I woke up really cold. My problem solving skills were not quite acute enough to close the window, but they did remember I had a load of laundry in the dryer. I stumbled downstairs, grabbed my … Continue reading →

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