Category: team life

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

Priceless

Last week, a large group of Americans came through town to catch the vision of the work happening here in our city.  They got to meet school officials, hang out with students, and observe some of our team… Read More

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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