Tag Archives: adventures with Stick

Grammar In The Projects

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Meg

I got a couple weeks of work teaching at a GED program run by the local housing authority. The funding situation hcnaged at the last minute, so my starting situation was a bit disorganized, but not so bad that someone … Continue reading →

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Sabado Gigante

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Meg

I was on Sabado Gigante this weekend! Stick thinks I should probably say that “we” were on Sabado Gigante, but you can probably guess that the guy on his knee, in the Beijing duck restaurant, proposing to me is Stick. … Continue reading →

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Southern Attempt

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Meg

Stick was hired by as a playtester! It’s a great situation for him, sure, it’s not actually sitting at home playing WarCraft all day but it’s close. The job’s in Raleigh, so now we’re going to be southerners! Waffle House and … Continue reading →

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One World, One Dream, No Visas

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Meg

I’ve got a new post up at CNReviews about the visa situation and my sadness at leaving China. Edit 7/24: Other bloggers talking about my post. Imagethief James Fallows Luke Gedeon

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Man Shop

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Meg

Like the Hall Of Concubines wasn’t bad enough…

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Abrupt Change Of Plans

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Meg

Stick’s new visa fell through at the last possible second. It was a dramatic disaster, but the short version is that apparently the school wasn’t quite as professional and aboveboard as we’d thought. His current visa expires tomorrow, so he … Continue reading →

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Beijing Gringos

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Meg

We set out for Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant last night, our second trip in Hugo and Diana’s visit. (Hugo may not be so fond of living ducks, but he loves them on a plate!) When we went inside, we … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Meg

We had a great Sunday with Hugo and Diana at Beihai Park. We relaxed in the gardens on the north side of the park, then caught the boat over to the little island, and climbed up to the white dagoba. … Continue reading →

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Please Get Ready For Your Arrival

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Meg

My friend Hugo likes to laugh. I mean, he really likes to laugh. He can’t tell a joke because as he’s telling it, he thinks of how funny the punchline is, and laughs too hard to keep talking. He’s a … Continue reading →

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In Which I Prove I’m A Complete Dork

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Meg

If we were Sims, we’d be married now.

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