Tag Archives: China
Water Poets
I took my mom and dad to Beihai Park on their first real day. It’s always beautiful but it was decorated for National Day and looked ever better than last time. On the sidewalk by the south entrance, a man … Continue reading
My Parents In China
So my parents were the very last people off their plane, which leaves me standing at International Arrivals frantically texting my sister to say clever things like “Mom and Dad did get on the plane, right? They’d have told us … Continue reading
Why Travel In China Is Like Being the Protagonist In A Fantasy Novel
Andrea just sent me a bunch of fantasy books and I’ve noticed a certain similarity between my reading matter and my life. Some of the reasons overlap with Sinoplice’s brilliant “Why China Is Like An RPG”. Travel in China, like … Continue reading
October Holiday
My parents are arriving in Beijing tomorrow! I can’t wait to see my mom and dad! Anyway, I probably won’t be posting when they’re here, unless they’re sleeping off their jet lag or something. So my blog is going to … Continue reading
Girl WoW Players
There’s another ‘net manhunt in China. On WoW. Look what happens when girls game. Personally, I think anyone lucky enough to get a girlfriend over WoW and meet her in real life and find out she really is a cute … Continue reading
Wai Guo Ren
So when Zorro and I went to Beijing, I was recognized by the girl checking us in at the airport! (Hi Echo!) In case you were wondering, getting spotted by a reader is the coolest thing that could happen to … Continue reading
Cheddar, edam, brie, gouda
When I’m traveling, I tend to blindly assume everything’s going to come out all right. There won’t be mice in this bathroom! Of course we’ll get off this island! Sure this is the right bus! But traveling with Zorro is … Continue reading
Salvatore, Shakespeare, Stephen King
My cousin Andrea sent my a huge books of books! Mostly fantasy novels, because those are her favorite. I really like a lot of fantasy novel, as long as they’re light on the Renn faire accent. She also sent me … Continue reading
Not Quite A Mud Mask
Everytime I start to feel like I understand China Yantai my tiny neighborhood in Kaifaqu, something happens to remind me that I’m far away from home. Today Dorothy, another teacher, walked into the madhouse we call an office, giggling and … Continue reading
Someone Else’s China
Most nights, I go to dinner with my co-worker, Zorro. (Dave, we miss you!) He’s really fun, loves talking about our students, and he’s been really helpful with my Chinese. Of course, when we go out, no one will listen … Continue reading
