Everything here in China is cute. You probably think I’m making a generalization but look at the evidence, would you. Exhibit A: Packs of tissues you have to carry around to use as toilet paper (which is not provided in
My Tea Review
I have been terribly remiss in my tea review writing since I’ve gotten to China despite the fact that I have been drinking more and better tea then I ever have before. So, I finally got one done and if
A Nice E-mail
I think all teachers appreciate finding out that their students are “getting it.” I recently got an e-mail from a students that showed indeed something that I am teaching them is getting through. Yay! The Chinese school system is focused
Some Random Pictures
To celebrate our three month anniversary I thought I would share some random pictures from our time here. Â Enjoy! We haven’t had time to travel much but this was a pit stop during a trip into the countryside. It was
Three Months In.
Today is the 3-month anniversary of Ryan and I arriving in China so I thought I would take this moment and pause to reflect on our new life. Overall things are going great. We are getting accustomed to being strangers
Since I Don't Have Turkey….
Spending an American only holiday in another country is certainly interesting. Out of all the strange animals Chinese people eat, the one thing they don’t eat is turkey. So, it will be a turkey-less Thanksgiving for us. In fact, I’m
Baby it's Cold Outside!
Remember when I was complaining how hot it was this summer? I knew at some point I’d be cold and dreaming of those stifling hot days… I just didn’t know it would be so soon. Southern China has had an
I'm a Goner…..
Stuffy nose, sore throat, overall body ache and chills. Yep, in this winter of 2009 it could only mean one thing: the dreaded swine flu. Tell my cats I love them and when you come to my funeral don’t cry…I
Lazy Susans Are Too Much Work
Back home in every Chinese food restaurant there is a lazy susan. You know what I’m talking about; The big round glass thing on the center of the table so when there are a lot of dishes everyone can spin
Home Sweet Home
I’ve showed some photos from around the campus but I haven’t shared any from our little patch of paradise. So here it is in all it’s glory: our little apartment. On the initial ride from Shanghai to the school our