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)
A Comfy Corner I Can Only Wish I Had
When I close my eyes, I can see it. The room of one's own that Virginia Woolf wrote about. It's big enough for me to pace around and talk to myself when I had a stressful day. The walls remind me of the ocean with pictures from my travels decorating them.
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Humans
One Christmas Before Quarantine
Every year I didn't do Family Christmas wore on me. It should've been easier to miss Christmas each year I lived in China. No matter how many Christmases I hung out with friends, drank, and exchanged gifts, it wasn't the same. I missed the big family Christmas party.
By Alfie Jane3 years ago in Families
I Can't Always Change People's Political Opinions, But I Can Change Their Opinions On Popcorn
Ever had a bad batch of popcorn ruin a movie night? Even the best movies can get overshadowed by a batch of popcorn with no flavor. Maybe someone put too little salt. Or they could've used sugar instead of salt.
By Alfie Jane4 years ago in Feast
I Thought My Vagina Had a Tail
You don't expect too much when you go in for a bikini wax. You know it'll hurt if you forget to take an Aleve before your appointment. You know ingrown hair pain is much worse than the waxing. You know the warm towels are the enjoyable part. And you know how awkward, yet painless, the butt-waxing is.
By Alfie Jane4 years ago in Viva
A Fat Girl's Guide to Surviving China
I've been living and working in China for the past five and a half years. Whenever I get the chance, I travel. When I'm not traveling or working, I'll go on different facebook groups geared towards fat women and travel. I've talked to a lot of women that want to go to China, but they're afraid China isn't fat-friendly. That the people will make fun of them. They won't find the clothes they like, and they won't like the food.
By Alfie Jane4 years ago in Wander