*new skin*
so i figure i should post something to inaugurate my pretty new skin... i was getting really sick of the old one. but i'm not really in a chatty mood... so instead a visual backtrack of what i've been up to lately:

brrrr.... BEIJING!
i know derek already posted this pic, but it's too cute to not to do it again... who doesn't love pandas??


tom and a people's guard


derek and a people's guard. they were sure happy to have their photos taken.


yes... the emperor needs a latte once a while too... a much needed haven of warmth in the very windy and dusty forbidden city...


and now, some very wise parting words: