Every month, Take 5 sees a PRD resident answer five questions on whatever our editors feel like asking.
Shenzhen may not be home to many English-language blogs, but one has been providing excellent and insightful content for more than 10 years. Shenzhen Noted is written by New Jersey native Mary Ann O'Donnell, who labels her site as "blogging urban change since 2005." This month we chat with the 21-year China veteran.
When blogging, what is your favorite topic or angle to address and why?
I started blogging because few people read academic papers about Shenzhen and there was little information about the city available in English. Still blogging because unable to break the habit.
In your time in Shenzhen, what is your favorite thing that has changed?
Good coffee, easily available. I used to take a bus from Shenzhen University downtown to the Diwang Building for espresso (this was before Starbucks took over). That trip took at least an hour and I made it at least twice a week.
In your time in Shenzhen, what is the worst change?
Cars. Then pedestrian overpasses to accommodate more cars.
If you had to share a bed with Trump or Hillary Clinton for a year (nothing sexual involved), who would you pick and why?
Hillary, because she’s a professional.
One thing you miss from your home country?
Public libraries and their amazing librarians who go out of their way to help find great mystery series.
To check out Mary Ann O’Donnell’s blog, visit shenzhennoted.com
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