Proud To Be An American

Posted on : 04-07-2010 | By : mike | In : usa

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Proud To Be An American

I know sometimes on this blog I kinda pick on USA and some policies, etc – but after being in various parts of China, Asia, and Europe – I still think USA is one kick ass country. There is a great saying, not specifically about Americans, but I’ve heard it applied to all kinds [...]

As China Office is empty- USA is busier then ever

Posted on : 17-02-2010 | By : mike | In : china business, usa

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As China Office is empty-  USA is busier then ever

This longggggg China New Year holiday drives me insane – as I’m sure a lot of other business owners (chinese and foreign) – it still amazes me how a country of such size and current global influence can completely shut down – so many of my favorite restaurants are still closed. Things should start [...]

Time to Shine in 2010

Posted on : 08-01-2010 | By : mike | In : china business, family friends, motivation, websites

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Time to Shine in 2010

Its been since christmas since blogging….no i haven’t forgotten about you guys….its more because ive been working day and night – and that is pretty boring to blog about.
But i am getting more confident, more focused. I am sure 2010 will be a great year….all the time, years, invested both in time and in money, [...]

2nd christmas in China

Posted on : 25-12-2009 | By : mike | In : family friends

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Christmas has always been a time for us to reflect about the past year, spend time with family and friends – and look to the future.
I arrived in China to live dec 31, 2007 – just after spending christmas in florida with my family.    Decided to save money and focus in 2008, and again in [...]

Ukraine is Weak – Brings Back Holiday Memories

Posted on : 22-12-2009 | By : mike | In : family friends, usa

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Ukraine is Weak - Brings Back Holiday Memories

Man, this is the ultimate t-shirt I found on busted tees.com UKRAINE IS WEAK.  (hint for a late christmas gift to get me!) No, no, I am not picking on the actual country Ukraine, what I am referring to is a Seinfeld TV show where they are playing a game of Risk the entire episode.  [...]

An American Spending July 4th in China

Posted on : 03-07-2009 | By : mike | In : usa

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An American Spending July 4th in China

Spending my July 4th in China. Last year this time I was visiting USA for about a month. So this will be the first July 4th spent in China for me. Its a bit strange, as I have to remind staff and friends that its even some kind of a holiday! [...]

Dragon Boat festival begins in China

Posted on : 27-05-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Tomorrow will be the famous dragon boat festival in China. Chinese culture says a famous poet was held unjustly by Chinese police and committed suicide by jumping into the river. So the idea of the dragon boat race is the people are racing on boats to save his life.
“The boat races during the [...]

Easter Sunday in China

Posted on : 12-04-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Scary thing is, I didn’t realize it was going to be Easter Sunday until yesterday (Holy Saturday)! Have been traveling the past few days, caught up with work, and in China there aren’t many reminders about a Christian holiday! Spending the day at Bas’s house with him, Brent, and Dave – Mexican Taco [...]

In Phillipines, going to be a godfather!

Posted on : 21-02-2009 | By : mike | In : family friends

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Just arrived yesterday, in Angeles, Pampanga, Phillipines with Bas. he’s a new father and I am gonna be the godfather of his daughter – Charlotte Victoria. Baby christening will be Sunday. ITS SO HOT HERE. Staying in a resort hotel, but the pool is green…under construction. Life is out [...]

Like a Fish in a Fish Bowl

Posted on : 07-09-2008 | By : mike | In : china business

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Sitting here late Sunday night…trying my best as a fish in a fishbowl…..really am centered around this computer….where location doesn’t matter and my mind wanders towards the feeling of being a fish in a fishbowl…especially during my skype video conference calls….amazing world we live in these days….location matters less and less!
Some recent photos to share

my [...]

China is Proud

Posted on : 10-08-2008 | By : mike | In : china business

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Wow, it really has been insane being in china during the olympics. I am on the other side of the country (south) and still the energy is amazing….they’ve hung Chinese flags all over….the opening ceremony was out of control…..I thought Americans were proud of their country…..seems in China they had something to prove to [...]