Category: culture
Updated on June 1, 2011
I survived an earthquake
And I didn’t even feel it. While I’m extremely grateful that the earthquake was not that strong, I must admit I’m a little disappointed I didn’t even notice it. For those of you familiar with geography, I’m sure… Read More
Updated on June 10, 2011
Something to be proud of
The region of China I live in is not particularly famous for anything. The landscape would likely never be termed “stunning”, there aren’t any famous historical sites, and the weather isn’t going to draw many people. Let’s just say there… Read More
Updated on June 1, 2011
Happy Women’s Day!
Today, March 8th, is Women’s Day in China. Moving to China has been good for increasing the number of days I get to celebrate. Not only do I get to celebrate this festive day, but I also get… Read More
Updated on June 10, 2011
Reason #894 I love China
OK, I don’t know exactly what number reason this is, but there are countless little things that make me love living in this land. For example, being told I’m beautiful multiple times in one day (yes, it was… Read More
Updated on June 1, 2011
A few of my favorite gifts
Due to the busyness of travel the past week or so, Christmas already feels like it was eons ago. It felt a little strange to return to my apartment last night and see Christmas decorations still up. Those… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Happy Singles Day!
Today is an “unofficial” holiday in China. Due to the abundance of ones in today’s date (11/11), the younger generation in China has dubbed the day as “Single’s Day”–because being single is something to celebrate. There was not… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Overcoming fear
This is my fourth year living in China. Today was the first time I got my hair cut here. In a land where one of the most popular hair styles is what I affectionately term “the lion’s mane”,… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Happy Birthday JLNU!
This week the school celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The remarkable thing is that my company has had teachers here for half of that history. In recognition of that fact, our company’s president was in town to commemorate the occasion…. Read More
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