And then the karaoke books came out.

And then the karaoke books came out.

The Land Art opening at MOCA Los Angeles. A friend from Beijing—we were both expats in the city together—remarks that it was so different at openings in China, where everyone seems to know each other.

The Land Art opening at MOCA Los Angeles. A friend from Beijing—we were both expats in the city together—remarks that it was so different at openings in China, where everyone seems to know each other.

Waiting for and looking for work. Mariachis in Mariachi Plaza. Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.

Waiting for and looking for work. Mariachis in Mariachi Plaza. Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.

LA skyline from the east. Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.

LA skyline from the east. Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.

Colors, circles. Mariachi Plaza, Los Angeles.

Colors, circles. Mariachi Plaza, Los Angeles.

Union Station, Los Angeles.

Union Station, Los Angeles.

One of those little moments that bring me back to Beijing. Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

One of those little moments that bring me back to Beijing. Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

Little slices of China everywhere, now that I’m looking more closely.

Little slices of China everywhere, now that I’m looking more closely.

Obligatory palm tree shot. Cali, I’m home.

Obligatory palm tree shot. Cali, I’m home.