Braving West

Helping expats overcome and adjust to life in America 🇺🇸 • Sharing my experiences as a 10+ year 🇨🇳 expat • English language & culture

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At 9, he’s still not too old to play at the toddler playground

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Beautiful day for lunch on the roof

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Hi again San Diego

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@_sophie_123_ 😲

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@_sophie_123_ This is Snowy Village in the landing in Renton! It was my first time here and pretty good 😊

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The weather is supposed to be nice all week! Celebrating with a treat 😋

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Costco is trying very very hard to not make it $5 😆

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Are these the types of toys they make for kids nowadays? They are running out of ideas 😅

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Took the family to Sun Peaks resort for the mid winter break. Met with friends and had such a fun time despite the freezing temperatures!

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Happy Valentine’s Day❤️

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This was the first year my son was able to understand the game of football and had fun watching with Dad. Go Seahawks!

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@_sophie_123_ Go hawks!

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Go Seattle Seahawks! Win again so I can get more free sandwiches 😂

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One year later… my husband says he will help with this 😅 He even created an X account today to see if any of my “X friends” would want to see how it turns out. Follow him @waigobuilds if you’re curious. Or follow him so I’m not his only friend lol 😂

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I think I will build a productivity app. When I say "I will build" that means I will make my husband do it for me 😂

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I heard this new snack is good. Can’t wait to try!

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My husband and I were at Costco.

Husband: Do you like blueberry?
Me: Yes
Husband: Do you like cheesecake?
Me: Yes
Husband: Do you like caramel?
Me: Yes
Husband: Do you like croissants?
Me: Yes
Husband: Do want to try a Blueberry cheesecake caramelized croissant?
Me: 🤯🤯

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Someone is ready for Christmas 🎅

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Back from our trip and my son is still jet lagged. Dad thought it would be fun to play a game on his head 😆

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Today’s lunch. So good but cannot finish it all. My son will be happy that I bring the custard buns back for him.

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Wake up. Dark.
Go to work. Dark.
Leave work. Dark.
Go to sleep. Dark.

We are in true Seattle rainy season 😭