It’s not easy being big in Asia.

And not, like, big-in-a-famous kind of way, but big-in-a-we-don’t-sell-your-size-here-so-don’t-even-try kind of way.

I know what you’re going to say — “But, Sally, you’re not fat!” (You were going to say that, right?! RIGHT?!).

It’s true.

I’m not fat… in America.

As far as Americans go, I’d say [...]

You might have noticed things have been a bit quiet here on the old blog.

What’s that? You hadn’t noticed?

Well, umm…

Now, I feel awkward.

I understand.  I’m sure you’ve been busy. Maybe you’ve had a lot of stuff at work or have some family things going on right now or have one [...]

What I’m about to tell you right now may shock and surprise some of my longtime readers out there.

I’ll understand if you feel lied to — even, betrayed.

I apologize.

It’s not that I meant to deceive you. I really didn’t.

It’s just that… well.

You see, readers, the truth is… I’m a [...]

I did it. Just last week, I left my life in Japan to start my one-year, around-Asia adventure. Last Wednesday, I flew to Taiwan where I spent the rest of the week with college friends: eating, hiking (not really so much on purpose, but as a result of getting lost), eating some more (to [...]

This past weekend I took what will most likely be my last luxury trip in a long time. Two friends and I went to nearby city of Naruto on Shikoku island for an overnight stay and onsen hot tub soak at one of the many resort hotels there. Because Naruto’s only a couple hours [...]