This story shares how, after a personal unravelling, I found a new beginning on a tropical island in China. What unfolded next became a turning point in how I live, love, and choose to begin again.

This story shares how a simple meal in a Beijing restaurant, halfway across the world from home, quietly marked the beginning of starting over. It was one small moment, but it stayed with me because sometimes, that’s how reinvention begins.

This story is about how we all carry bags, some filled with clothes, others with dreams, regrets, or love. Maybe the key isn’t packing light but knowing which weights are worth carrying.

This story shares what I found inside two very different tea houses in Hainan, one modern and one traditional.

This story is a tribute to my 40s and how this time in my life changed me forever.

This story explores the origins of Hainan’s unique rice wine vinegar hot pot, the fuel sources that influenced Chinese cooking methods, and the fermentation traditions contributing to its distinct tangy broth.

This story is about how betrayal never arrives with a bang; it seeps in, slow and suffocating.

This story details my unexpected experience with reverse culture shock.

I stepped into history and went on an adventure hidden in time, exploring 12th-century lava tunnels and caves in Haikou, Hainan, China.

I didn’t expect a palm tree and an old man to teach me anything on this day. But life has a way of surprising you when you’re feeling lost. This is the story of an afternoon in Hainan, China, when connection showed up without words, and a stranger reminded me what it means to feel seen.

To kick off the new year in China strongly, we met up with friends and visited the Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark.

Ada’s story is about finding courage in the small moments. It’s a coming-of-age tale told through the eyes of a 3rd grader learning how to speak up, set boundaries, and trust herself. With the quiet strength of her grandmother and the presence of a mysterious Magic Feather, Ada begins to shape her own way forward — one choice at a time.

Conflict is a natural aspect of life. Learning how to manage conflict effectively is an acquired skill like learning to solve a math problem. Yet, merely teaching children to "play nice" falls short of preparing them for the complexities of real-world conflicts. This practical guide emphasizes that conflict management is a learned skill, essential for fostering healthy relationships and personal growth.

This guide is for anyone who’s ever felt stretched too thin. Offering 60 clear, daily reminders to help you stay focused on what matters: your time, your energy, and your right to say no without guilt. Each affirmation is short, honest, and meant to meet you where you are — five minutes a day is enough to start shifting how you show up for yourself.

This book is a quiet return to the part of you that still believes. It includes 60 simple reminders to help you reconnect with your sense of wonder — the part that’s curious, creative, and still wants to feel seen, heard, and loved.

This guide is for new English teachers who want something that actually works. It’s built from strategies I’ve used in real classrooms with adult ESL learners. The lessons are straightforward, easy to follow, and ready to use — whether you’re teaching in person or sharing your screen online with Zoom, Classin, or Teams. No fluff, just practical tools to help you feel more confident from day one.

Practical English lessons created for adult learners with a focus on real-world communication, business English, and tools for in class or online. Perfect for teachers and independent learners alike.

A look inside my classroom with student projects, creative lesson samples, and my approach to building connection through language. This page also features personal creative work that inspires my teaching practice.

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