Despite having a very long summer holiday (about 12 weeks–Best. Job, Ever.) I can’t really go anywhere. International travel is basically impossible and domestic travel is going to be CRAZY crowded. Also my school asked us to not travel outside
Online Teaching in China
Whether you are a parent with kids suddenly home all the time, or a teacher who suddenly had to go to the internet, I think we can agree on one thing: What a long, strange semester its been. But I
The Dragon in the Solar Eclipse
I remember my first solar eclipse when I was quite young. I was in elementary school and it was a big deal. I remember our teachers talking about it for days ahead of time and we all made little DIY
Going to a Chinese Hospital During the Covid Crisis
Having a genetic disorder that requires constant treatment in the hospital sucks, but having a genetic disorder that requires constant treatment in the hospital during a global pandemic sucks balls. And playing into Murphy’s Law, as the pandemic got worse,
Check out Hong Kong Disney!
So last week in China was National Day (celebrating the 70th anniversary of the PRC), but that meant I had a week holiday. I haven’t talked about it much on this blog, but this past year my health has sucked,
Pardon The Dust
Hey there, remember me? I know it’s been awhile since I’ve updated here, but I also hope you have been following me on my Youtube channel Badminton Becky. I made 2 videos a week, and tend to talk mostly about
The Year of the Bullet Journal!
Sorry for a New Years post a few days after Jan 1st, but things have been a little rough over here in the Becky household. I ended up going in and out of the hospital the last few weeks of
100 Years of a Chinese University
This past weekend my school, Jimei University, celebrated it’s 100th anniversary. Chinese universities don’t need much of an excuse to have a big celebration and this is a worthy milestone, so for months the school has been preparing for it.
Ready for More Weird English Names?!
It seems as if they more my students become aware of western culture, the weirder their english names are. When I started the weirdest names were like, “Cookies” and “Chanley” but now I’m getting so many odd names that make
The Start of my Tenth Year
It’s impossible to believe, but I am beginning my tenth year in China. It also means it’s my tenth year as a teacher making it the longest job I’ve ever held. Despite that, I almost never think of myself as