Category Archives: China

Books I’m Reading

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Meg

Last weekend when we went to the Beijing Bookstore, I got Age Of Innocence and Dr Zhivago from the Moonstone English classics series. I really liked Age Of Innocence. Marcus, I think you should look for this one, although you’ll … Continue reading →

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Talk Like A Pirate… Everyday

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Meg

So my wonderful friend Alison pointed out that September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Of course I plan to participate, but talking like a pirate is totally redundant in Beijing. Beijingers use all the Rs that Mass … Continue reading →

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Tienanmen Tourists

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Meg

Yesterday, we decided to catch the bus into central Beijing and do a little exploring. It was touch-and-go whether we’d get out at the right bus stop, it seems that in Beijing, all the streets in the neighborhood are variations … Continue reading →

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Immersion Chinese

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Meg

We may have a new Juice Aunt in Beijing. Juice Aunt is the woman who sold bottled drinks outside my apartment in Yantai. She and various members of her family would be outside my house with their cart, all day, … Continue reading →

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The Holy Grail Of Cereal In China

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Meg

This might not be too exciting for those of you in the US. The other day we went to meet up with fellow Americans in Beijing, Stephanie and Fred, and after greeting each other, Stephanie said “I looked at your … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Again

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Meg

So far, Beijing still feels like Wonkaland, but I kind of love being in Wonkaland. I’m having huge issues with the language, though. Since this summer, I’ve been doing ChinesePod lessons, which I would totally recommend to anyone trying to … Continue reading →

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Hot Water

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Meg

Our shower doesn’t have a hot tap. I’m including a photo from the shower so you don’t think I’m exaggarating. See that green dial? That’s for water. Not hot or cold water, not more or less water. Just a choice … Continue reading →

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Six Pomegranate Seeds

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Meg

It’s odd to see ads for new movies, and know that we’ll be buying them as cheap DVDs in China. It’s even weirder to think of all the other things I’ll miss. I’m sad that I’ll be emailing congratulations for … Continue reading →

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Beijing

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Meg

Our new adventure starts next month! Stick has agreed to come with me to China, which still sort of boggles my mind, even as it’s progressed from vague possibility into packing and plans. After some confusion over whether there was … Continue reading →

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Drinkable Water?

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Meg

China Daily said yesterday that Beijing has become the first city in China to meet the required safety standards of potable water. The article says the new, clean tap water passed 106 quality tests, but I have to wonder just … Continue reading →

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