Monday February 28 1802

Am in Hong Kong at the moment, in Tsim Sha Tsui, at an internet cafe looking up some things to do this evening.

As always, Hong Kong is basically the coolest city I've been to this side of the Pacific. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a vacation: no visa needed for the first 30 days, just need a passport, and it is a pretty epic little city.

Friday February 25 0947

1/11/10 - 2/25/11, Game Design Lead

I've worked in China for over a year now: kind of hard to believe in a way. Today is my last day at work, and I look around me to see very few familiar places: the company has almost completely turned over, staff wise, during my stay. Only four people remain, and we can't really talk to each other.

My favorite memories are:
-Riding to the Sea with Chris
-Chinese New Year's with Sean/Chris
-Scooter riding with the guys
-Counter-Strike\Starcraft\Ping-Pong with the guys
-Hitting on girls at DADA
-Goth Night
-Rock Band with Michal
-Being big-guy, design-wise
-Hong Kong
-Trying to keep up with Blake's walking pace when I was getting first situated

My bitterest memories are:
-The SoZ meltdown
-All the artists quitting
-Having my scooter stolen
-The situations associated with Sean/Chris/Jeff/Blake leaving

Hopefully, my 'vacation month' here will be filled of many more positive memories. I am heading to Hong Kong to get a Tourist Visa, then will stay in Shanghai until the end of March, where I will then be hanging out in Seattle for a month or two. By that time, I will have spent 1 year and 50 days cumulative time within China's borders.

Great Adventure indeed!

Thursday February 24 1014

Penultimate day of work here.

Gotta pack up my stuff tonight, get it to my friend's spare room, double-check all my Hong Kong trip requirements, and deal with people. Moving is always frustrating, haha.

Wednesday February 23 1001

I'd just like to say: the stuff going on in North Africa right now is riveting to watch.

February 17th, 1147. Resigned

Hey there!

I've resigned from my job, and will finish my work at the company at the end of the month. Still deciding if I'll have a vacation with friends here in Shanghai for a month thereafter, or go straight back home on the first. I resigned largely over an honest evaluation of my relationship with the company, the fact that I am financially secure for the next year, and a desire to start a new chapter for myself personally.

What an exciting day!

Wednesday February 9th 0841

New Year's was pretty fun: lots of fireworks and explosions again! I didn't do anything in particular though... mostly got lots of sleep, reading, walking, and gaming done. The weather's been progressively getting a bit warmer, and so it hasn't been as bitterly cold the last two weeks.

I'm past the hump of my stay here now: under three months left, then I am back!