Author Archives: Meg
Feel-Good Revolution
After Saturday night KTV with the CNReviews crew, on Sunday Stick andI met up with Heather and Will. They’ve been living in our complex since the fall, although we hadn’t met. We know some of the other teachers in their … Continue reading
Thorn Birds
???, I just wanted to let you know that I do have a copy of a certain novel, whose heroine shares my name. I’ve got The Thorn Birds right here! I’ve got Scarlett on the other side to keep my … Continue reading
International Communications
Stick and I saw this car on Saturday when we were walking down to Houhai from our NEW APARTMENT. “Wash me” in three languages. I love Beijing! We kept walking down along the lake to the Starbucks. It was just … Continue reading
Vade Mecum?
David beat me to the punch on this one, but I wanted to make sure you didn’t forget your vade mecum. Whatever that is.
Oddly Appropriate
I’m exhausted after a few very full days, I’ll post properly tomorrow. I had dinner and KTV tonight with the awesome CNReviews team, Elliott Ng, Min Guo and David Feng, and talk turned to checking blog stats and search terms, … Continue reading
Meggie Fashion
Finally, my fashion sense is appreciated.
Take Care Knock Heads
In Beijing, it’s hard to get away from the Olympic improvements. I think the changes are somewhere between using the good china for company, and completely reinventing your wardrobe, habits and personality to attract some guy from history class. (Not … Continue reading
PayPal
Well, that’s annoying. PayPal noticed I made a purchase in China and froze my account while they look into it.
One-Way Street
Yesterday, we went up to Wudaokou to visit Sven. Wudaokou is a cool college-town area in northwest of the city, Propaganda is down the street, and a Pizza Hut, and an English bookstore. Our favorite Indian restaurant, Ganges, is just … Continue reading
My English Name Is Voldemort
Thanks to Sven (who does not foster age-inappropriate crushes) for the title. I asked one of my classes to write about their Chinese names. What’s your Chinese name? Who choose your name? What does it mean? Are you named after … Continue reading
