Alfie Jane
Bio
A wandering soul who writes about anything and everything. Former expat, future cook and writer. Will take any challenge that comes her way.
Stories (62/0)
How Full Immersion Made Me Lose Confidence In My Chinese
Stepping off the plane to Beijing is a moment I'll never forget. It was summer 2009, and I landed a study abroad opportunity in China to live and learn there for a year. My Chinese teacher had high political clout in Beijing Language and Culture University, so he made sure we settled in before setting off on our adventure.
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Confessions
An Emo Playlist Before Emo Turned Into Discount Goth
Picture it. It's the mid-2000's. Think 2005 or 2006. It's my senior year of high school, and I can't wait to graduate and leave my hometown. My friends and I would often take a drive to Mid-Michigan to wander the nearest Hot Topic and seek out some of our favorite bands.
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Beat
Zoey the Globetrotting Cat
One night in Beijing, about three or four years ago, a Chinese man bought a kitten for his foreign girlfriend. The kitten was a small thing, with tiny flat ears and striped fur. Little flecks of orange dotted her coat. Her large eyes took up most of her face.
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Petlife
How To Make Sex And The City Appeal To A Younger Audience
If there is one show that makes me think of older Millennials and younger Gen X'ers, it's Sex and the City. It's the first time since The Golden Girls where four female characters talked openly about their sex lives.
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Viva
Remy's Unexpected Coffee Night With A Stranger
"All of these stupid books are the same," Remy rolled his eyes as he picked up the books. "It's all don't buy Starbucks coffee and stop using Netflix. It's like they don't know how hard it is to live in the twenty-first century!"
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Humans