Monthly Archives: January 2006

Games and Relationships

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Meg

Stick just sent me a link to this MSN dating article, in which a girlfriend writes for advice on dealing with her computer game-addicted boy. In the spirit of Dear Abby’s Wastebasket, I’ve written a different answer. Dear Tired, Did … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Meg

Today is the first day of Chinese New Year. There is a tradition that whatever you do today, you will continue to do all year. So children aren’t scolded or spanked today, because if they cry, they will cry all … Continue reading →

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Missionary Work

Posted on January 17, 2006 by Meg

This weekend Stick and I went to Steph and Jeff’s house for a boardgame sleepover. We played some party games like Taboo and led into more gamer-ish games like Betrayal At The House On The Hill. I usually think of … Continue reading →

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Lychee Lip Gloss

Posted on January 7, 2006 by Meg

I got a call from my employment agency in China today. On the plus side, they’ve done this a million times before and are totally confident. Unfortunately, I haven’t and I’m not. So he’s saying things like “Z-visa” and I’m … Continue reading →

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Too Skeski For This Shard

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Meg

Stick, Hugo, Diana and I spent today recoving for last night and watching The Dark Crystal, which prompted Stick to come up with one of his greatest songs ever: I’m too Skeski for this shard, too Skeski for this shard, … Continue reading →

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