Here’s the original picture…. And then to get all meta on ya, here is the picture of the picture.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China (Part Two)
There are so many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China (41 to be exact) that I broke them up into two posts. To read part on, click here. And now, where was I? Oh yeah, number… 22. Dazu Rock Carving in Chongqing: China doesn’t seem to have any shortage of
Time to Hit the Road: Summer Plans
In the back of the school store is bulk bins. Inside these bins is everything, from gummi candy, to dried cherries to cookies to dry fish. It’s a snackers paradise. But as the school year winds down, the bulk bins dry up and eventually close, not to reopen again
Some Resources for Those Interested in China and/or Teaching
I wanted to briefly tell you about some websites that I’ve recently become a part of that are good resources for those of you who are interested in all things China, or are interested in teaching English in China or elsewhere. My blog was picked as a favorite at Go!
Korean Barbecue with Indonesians in China
As you can tell from the title, last night was another international night for me. Spent the evening with the five Indonesians students and enjoyed a little Korean Barbecue all while staying in my same Chinese city. Now I haven’t been to too many Korean barbecue places in America (we
UNESCO in China and my New Goal
UNESCO is an international organization that recognizes places all over the world that have either unique natural properties or a special culture. Once they are on the list the places get a special level of protection (and access to special funds) but it is up to the individual countries
More Chinglish!
I said last time that I was just about all out of funny chinglish at my school, but it seems like there is a never ending well of bad English. Enjoy the latest edition of Chinglish packaging!
Acupuncture in China
Acupuncture: The ancient art of correcting your qi, letting your natural energy flow, and correcting any imbalances in your body. Started in China thousands of years ago as a way of healing, Acupuncture, the art of inserting tiny needles into strategic points in your body, has always been a bit
Read 100 Book in a Year? Maybe…
I’ve been pretty quiet about, but I have decided for this year at least, that I wanted to keep track of the books I read. I’ve always been one of those annoying people who would bring books over to friends houses and read instead of play, and if I don’t
A Life Less Colorful
Finals have been graded, scores have been submitted, and everyday hundreds of students march out of the campus rolling their suitcases behind them heading home for the summer. This time last year I was feeling relief and excitement. Relief my first year of teaching was over, and excitement of the