Hello from Palo Alto
Jul 3,
2009 Just landed. Palo Alto is much nearer than San Jose. This is the first time I stay in Palo Alto. The previous many time, I was always in the...
Bye Bye Shanghai for Few Days
Jul 2,
2009 I just packed everything, and a taxi is waiting downstairs to Pudong Airport. I am leaving for San Francisco Airport, and stay in Palo Alto for some days -...
Checklist for US Trip
Jul 1,
2009 I am heading to US via UA858 tomorrow. As always, I always wait for the last minute to pack up everything. ENFP is not compatible with GTD. The first...
Conversion of San Francisco and Beijing Time
Jun 23,
2009 I do not do as much conference calls as before, and I don't use an advanced scheduling system called Microsoft Outlook (TM), so I often mass meetings up. After...
Visiting US in July
Jun 17,
2009 Visiting US from July 1 to July 9. Always United Airlines - haven't tried other airlines yet. Always Avis - haven't tried other car services yet. Alternatives? Richard suggested...
Only J (Not P) Survives in US
Sep 19,
2008 I am of type ENFP (Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving) in my MBTI testing. (If you happen to know MBTI, you know what I am talking about. I believe in...
I Decided to Learn to Read Menus
Sep 19,
2008 Going to restaurants in US is a big problem for me, as I mentioned in this blog: Finally Get into Buck's Restaurant. GN and I had some nice conversation...
Call Back China from Abroad: **139*#
Sep 14,
2008 When I want to make an emergency call using my China mobile in US, the best way to call is to use the **139* service. How it Works It...
Starting the Longest Day
Sep 13,
2008 Every time I fly over the pacific, the day become one of the longest day I have. I am going to be stuck in the day of Sept 13th,...
SHA to SFO Air Tickets are Cheap Now
Feb 12,
2008 I frequently receive promotion from Northwest Airlines. Their price is pretty cheap! Look at this one: Basically, they are saying that Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou to Tokyo round...
Fingerprint for U.S. Visa
Oct 26,
2007 Visa time again. I am sure that every year, I have to visit the US consulate to renew my visa. The first time I went there, I was excited,...
United Airlines Telephone in Shanghai
Jun 2,
2006 Telephone: +86-21-33114567 Researvation Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ticket: Mondy - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM...
Getting U.S. Visa in China
May 19,
2006 This is part of a series article: From Shanghai to US - A Handbook. These articles are to help my friends (obviously in Shanghai) to plan their first time...
Renting a Car in U.S.
May 5,
2006 This is part of a series article: From Shanghai to US - A Handbook. These articles are to help my friends (obviously in Shanghai) to plan their first time...
Flight From Shanghai to U.S.
May 4,
2006 This is part of a series article: From Shanghai to US - A Handbook. These articles are to help my friends (obviously in Shanghai) to plan their first time...
From Shanghai to US - A Handbook
Apr 30,
2006 I am writing this short guide to friends who are going to U.S. for the first time. What I did in the last few years is a little bit...
A Chinese Blogger in America
Feb 18,
2005 I was called a Chinese Blogger in America. :-D The third installment of my audio blog in America was on air at KQED and other radio stations in U.S....
Things to Prepare for Visiting U.S.
Jan 5,
2005 For people to visit U.S. from China, I guess the following items are necessary to survive. I am trying to keep this list as short as possible and only...
I Got my U.S. Visa
Nov 15,
2004 I went to American Consulate for Visa interview and (I hate it) leave my fingerprint there. I waited four hours to get my visa, among which, one hour was...
U.S. Paused All Visa Application in China
Apr 29,
2004 My friend is in bad mood these days. His visa application to U.S. was rejected so he cannot attend TechEd 2004 in San Diego. This is the second time...
Applying a U.S. Visia
Oct 31,
2002 U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa fee rises and form format changed after 9-11. I can feel it when I fill in the visa application form today.