Tag Archives: New Jersey

The Pastor’s Daughter

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Meg

I got my license several years ago in Massachusetts, but it expired while I was in China, and now that I’m home in New Jersey, I’d like to drive legally. Today I spent a couple hours on the phone with … Continue reading →

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USA Today On Pre-Olympics Security, Regulations, Visas

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Meg

I’m quoted in USA Today, in an article about the pre-Olympic security measures and visa restrictions. The article talks to disappointed Beijingers — Chinese residents, long-term ex-pats and tourists — about their pre-Olympic experiences. It’s worth reading, although it’s a … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Off

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Meg

I went with my mom today to get our nails done, and the manicurist asked me if I was starting 11th grade or 12th grade. Tweet this!

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Jersey Girl

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Meg

I flew up to New Jersey yesterday to see my family. The upside to the visa hassles and life upheaval is that I get to visit my folks! It’s been just under a year since I’ve seen my family. Now … Continue reading →

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Blog Schizophrenia

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Meg

Sorry for the recent blog schizophrenia! I think I’ve got most of it worked out now… My PayPal adventures became less funny when they decided that I didn’t really pay WordPress for domain forwarding, and canceled the charges as an … Continue reading →

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PayPal: Part 2

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Meg

PayPal isn’t letting me withdraw any money since they’ve cleverly detected that I’m using the account in China. I still know my mother’s maiden name and my secret numbers, but the customer service guy says that’s not quite enough, and … Continue reading →

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Displaced Jersey Girl

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Meg

Stick and I went to look at a possible new apartment in a hutong. We met with the rental agent at the subway station, and he led us down a maze of twisty little passages, lined with stands selling beige … Continue reading →

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Olympic Regrets?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Meg

World Have Your Say is discussing China and the Olympics tonight. The show asks the question, will China regret hosting the Olympics? I’ll be on talking about why China won’t regret it and how an Olympic protest could actually be … Continue reading →

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Candidate For The Amazing Race

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Meg

I wasn’t going to post this because it makes me look a little, uh, dumb. But then I thought, maybe you did something slightly dopey today and if you did, this will make you feel all better. I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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The Open-Door Policy

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Meg

Long before I came to China, I saw pictures of the old-fashioned Chinese homes. I loved the semi-enclosed porches, roofed patios, open-air stairs… like the kind you kind in Beihai Park. I loved that the distinction between inside and outside … Continue reading →

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