Tag Archives: driving

Traffic Cops

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Meg

Stick and I were in a taxi last night, when the taxi driver turned around and told us he knew we were British (This happens a LOT… we were actually on the way to a restaurant where the waitress through … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Car Crash.

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Meg

And as I was driving home all “Check me out! I’m the greatest English teacher ever! Yeah!”, I stopped at a red light and the car behind me didn’t. Another car crash. This time, I was in the RENTAL that … Continue reading →

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We’re On First Names With The Insurance Company

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Meg

This morning, Stick and I woke up to the sound of someone banging on our across-the-hall neighbors’ door. At least, we assumed it was their door, since we don’t have too many friends who make unannounced Sunday-morning visits. It was … Continue reading →

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A Nice Fire-Engine Red

Posted on April 19, 2007 by Meg

I tried to convince Stick that this fire engine would solve all my driving problems. Too much traffic? Turn on the flashers! No place to park? Park in the fire lane! Forget when we parked the car? Oh, yeah, it’s … Continue reading →

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And That’s How I Got My Name

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Meg

On Sunday, Eric and his family had a Welcome Back party for me. Eric made a huge Bon Voyage sign and then taped “Welcome Back, The Meg!” over it. He seems to think that he’ll be able to get more … Continue reading →

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Extreme Teaching!

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Meg

English summer camp started last week. I like my girls, and I’m glad that I have a job, but I still feel a little bit bad for these kids. They don’t really get a proper vacation, sincea break from regular … Continue reading →

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GTA: Yantai

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Meg

Driving in China is like playing Grand Theft Auto, only with more bicycles, pedicabs and carts full of watermelon. Now, I’m not exactly a great driver myself, but because privately owned cars are so new in China, most drivers have … Continue reading →

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Meg Vs. Mandarin

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Meg

Stick’s mom is famous for forcing me to watch Nascar and driving my hyperactive self to the MTELs. The other day, she e-mailed me to tell me she’d learned some Mandarin words, and she gave the examples wo xiang-nian ni … Continue reading →

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Pandora’s Box

Posted on June 4, 2006 by Meg

Today when I was coming in to work, the postman stopped me in the hallway and shoved a box at me. (It had to be mine because it was addressed in English!) I just stood there for a moment, looking … Continue reading →

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Ji, what were you thinking?

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Meg

Last week my boss Ji took my class of Demon Children when I went out with Fresca. The Demon Children, and not the homesickness or lack of hot water, brought me closest to going back to the states. I am … Continue reading →

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