New Design ~ Aqua and Rose Checkered

13 Oct

Check out my new design! πŸ˜πŸ’•

Simple checkered pattern in blues and pinks creating a natural backdrop that creates an ambiance of spring, winter, or ocean scapes. The design is available on tons of products at my store!

  • Shoes
  • Electronics
  • Fashion
  • Children’s Toys and Accessories
  • Home Decor
  • Travel Products
  • more. . . .

#GeometricDesign #Minimalist #ModernArt #HomeDecor #Fashion

https://www.zazzle.com/store/alifesavored/products

Floral Masonry

10 Oct

One of my favorite mediums of art is Asian stonework c whether statues or the many scupltures woven into temples and palaces, I never fail to be impressed. πŸ’•

What’s your go to snack?

9 Oct

#Chinese c-store treats include corn on the cob and tea soaked duck eggs. πŸ˜ƒ It’s funny to me how concepts of what constitutes a ‘treat’ changes culture to culture.

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO C-STORE SNACK?

Far as the Eye Can See

5 Oct

View from #CCTV tower. It was such a beautiful day for taking pictures! πŸ’•πŸ“· You could see clear to the mountains and most of the city. You can see my last post for directions if you want to check it out yourself!
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CCTV Tower

4 Oct

Checked out the #CCTV Tower in #Beijing yesterday, and it turned out to be a GORGEOUS day for it! Was going to go to the forbidden city, but changed our minds . . . glad we did, this trip was perfect. Great view, clear skies, and not too many people πŸ’• 90RMB TICKET (without meal at revolving restaurant or undersea world).

Take line 1 or 10 to Gongzhufen Station (exit A). Follow map directions to cross over to the bus station (about 5 minute walk). Take any of the buses shown (437 is 1 stop, 977 is 2 stops) the correct number of stops. Get off and see the tower!

Stone Cold

2 Oct

Beware – all who enter here. Come with good intentions or taste good with BBQ – either way. I love the Chinese #chimera statues β€πŸ’• Very majestic looking, but I also feel they would be friendly!

Beijing Awaits!

30 Sep

Let the adventures begin ~ #Beijing here I come! So excited to show my mom the city sights ❀ Any recomnendations of where to go and where not to go (don’t have a ton of money πŸ˜ƒ)?

Suspended in Time!

29 Sep

Caught in a Spider’s Web

Still Waters

28 Sep

Hush.

Is Apple Losing Favor?

26 Sep
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Apple has a problem. . .

Six years ago when I first came to China, Steve Jobs was their hero much like Jack Ma. He came from a nondescript background and built a billion-dollar company.

They loved anything and everything Apple — walking in with the newest iPhone was a necessity for flaunting economic status much as wearing Louis Vuitton or Coco Chanel.

This week I polled my students about their impressions of the new iPhone.

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Approximately 200 students spread across five classes participated as I asked them

  • 1) Who (if you had the money) would purchase the new iPhone? and
  • 2) Who (even if you had the money) would not?

Amongst all the students (and with a good 80-85% participation rate), fewer than 15 raised their hands that they would buy. The vast majority actively stated they had no interest in the new phone.

Many cited appearance, but others pointed to

  1. Customer service,
  2. Unreasonable pricing for the value,
  3. Expensive and incompatible accessories,
  4. Non-integration with educational and professional needs (.pages doesn’t open on many computers), 
  5. Preference for domestic brands 
  6. Other

These students are in one of the most expensive programs in China. They ARE the ones who have the money . . . if they aren’t buying, it’s not looking good. 

Anyone else get similar impressions?