About Ryan McLaughlin/The Humanaught

Ryan McLaughlinWhat’s there to say about me really? I like to write. I live in China. 

On this blog you’ll find musings, rants, information and media about my life in China as well as a number of other things that strike my fancy. I now live in Suzhou, but started my life here up in Dalian, a city in China’s north-eastern province of Liaoning.

In a previous life I worked editing and writing for several prominent Canadian publications. I often say I was a “journalist”, but as I never had any interest in interviewing politicians nor having brushes with death in war-torn countries, I don’t really deserve the title.

I have been known to write professionally, and may one day do so again. Currently my interests are focused on learning Chinese, blogging and Web design. In regards to that last one, check out my company, Dao By Design. If you’re into design, blogging or Web development, check out the Dao By Design blog.

Some other parts of the site you might find interesting:

  • Published Works: Here are some of the travel articles I’ve written.
  • Photo Gallery: A collection of photographs I’ve taken through the course of my travels.
  • Video Blog: A new interest of mine - video blogging/editing. Here are some videos showing various aspects of life in China.
  • Music: Yup, gots me a CD. It was recorded on my laptop in my basement (when I lived in a country that had basements). I am by no stretch a “musician”, but I can strum a bit and sing a bit and write a bit. These are a few of my songs.