Category: team life
Updated on August 4, 2011
Halloween “Boom”fire
This past Saturday, despite the light covering of snow on the ground, the team headed out to a nearby farm for our second annual Halloween bonfire. This tradition began last year when Sonny decided to surprise the team with a taste… Read More
Updated on June 1, 2011
More end of the year
I’m currently sitting in Panera bread, surrounded by the hum of multitudes of people. Internet has been down at my parents’ place, so I headed here with the express purpose of doing research for a paper with a… Read More
Updated on June 1, 2011
Quotes of the week
“Twilight is like High School Musical for Emo kids.” ~Robb “‘The Graduate’ touched a lot of my root ganglion.” ~Junior student’s movie review. “No paint, No gains” ~ As seen on a student’s t-shirt (On a related side… 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 #493 I love my team
How many teams would take the time to make 13 jumbo cards (with matching backs just like a normal deck of cards) to dress up for a belated birthday party? I’m truly blessed!
Updated on May 31, 2011
Thanksgiving #1 & #2
Thanksgiving was a work day here, but the team still managed to scrape together an amazing meal. In between teaching two classes, I whipped up my Grandma’s four varieties of yeast rolls. It just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without… 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 Halloween!
For Halloween this year, Sonny and Wu planned a surprise for the team. A couple weeks ago they instructed us to block off 3-8pm on October 31st. Things have been insanely busy lately, and I must admit I… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Nowhere to hide
Team plays a huge role in my life. My teammates are my friends, my co-workers, my family, my doctors when I’m sick, my fellowship group, my dinner companions, my next door neighbors…the list goes on. The experience of… Read More
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