Tag Archives: Chinese life

Still Life Without Stick

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Meg

Stick left today, which was just as miserable as the last time he left China. Airport goodbyes don’t actually get any easier with practice. We had a really insane 36 hours getting him ready to go. Finally, as he was … Continue reading →

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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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Hutong Stuffing

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Meg

We try to see how many people can fit in a hutong.

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Year 11

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Meg

Emma, Nicole, Alice, Clark Kent, Olina, Meg, Rita, Jack This is my beloved Year 11 class. My school has a lot of administrative problems, but I’m always happy to see these kids. They are sweet, creative and funny, even when … Continue reading →

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Germaine Quote

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Meg

…last week, I accidentally called your mom at like midnight…thinking I was calling Beth’s CELL PHONE, but I was calling the house, LOL. I apologized to your mom, and she was like, “That’s okay, Germaine. I thought you were Megan … Continue reading →

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New Tiananmen

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Meg

I’ve got a new post up on CNReviews about our recent trip to Tiananmen Square and the stunning lack of “art students” offering us a trip to their exhibit. Check it out!

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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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July Showers

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Meg

We were walking in misty drizzle one evening, when suddenly the skies opened, and drenched us. We ran for emergency shelter in the first place we saw, which happened to be a tiny flower shop. The boys got us each … Continue reading →

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Success!

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Meg

Success!

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Second Language Benchmarks

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Meg

I just had a whole telephone conversation in Chinese!!! (If a new bottle of water gets delivered to our house today, I must have done it right.) Edit: Stick realized that I would want photo evidence of me talking the … Continue reading →

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