Tag Archives: Beijing

Going back to America.

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

So this is it.  Tomorrow we leave China and head to the USA where I will live for 15 months to finish my masters degree in speech-language pathology.  I knew I’d have to go back.  When I first interviewed with … Continue reading →

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There’s nothing in the world I hate more than…

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Ironing.  Our ironing ayi moved away and now I have to do it.  I’ve been putting it off but the size of the laundry pile has grown to threatening proportions.  Threatening as in there’s a very good chance my XXXL … Continue reading →

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Officially moving back to the USA!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Well, 1/2 of us are. The good news is, I’m moving back to south FL in mid August!  I have to finish my last year of grad school in the states.  Apparently my university thinks it’s important for me to … Continue reading →

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Since we’ve been gone…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Meant to write this after being in the US for the holidays.  Since we’ve been in China for the last 2 years the USA did some changing.  Here are my top 5 observations: 1.  Frozen Yogurt- apparently these shops are … Continue reading →

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7 Random Things

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

1.  Vibe request COMPLETE!!  Expect your happiness and good fortune to increase dramatically.  Pics soon. 2.  Today (Feb 8th) is T’s and my 4th wedding anniversary!  Go us!  Aren’t we just the cutest? 3.  School is going good.  1/2 way … Continue reading →

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Taking Vibe Requests!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

T and I are heading over to the Lama Temple to light some incense for a few friends that could use the good vibes.  We’re not Buddhist, but there’s something lovely about lighting an incense and filling it with as … Continue reading →

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Year of the Smog-Breathing-Dragon

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

We’ve been back from our trip to the US for a few weeks now and are getting back into the Chinese groove of things. We had such a fun time visiting everyone back home.  I wish we had the chance … Continue reading →

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1/2 marathon update – I see DFL #2 on the horizon!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

There has been a 1/2 marathon mix up that might lead me straight into the arms of DFL status (DFL = dead f’ing last) yet again!  Our original plans were to do the 1/2 marathon in Shanghai in early December, but … Continue reading →

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DFL and proud of it!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

I’m behind in my postings, so allow me to catch you up. While in Florida in October, I had the terrible brilliant idea to sign up for a 5 k the day after I flew in.  I did it partly … Continue reading →

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More on smog…

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

FINALLY!!  Some of the hoopla I was looking for!! Anger Grows Over Air Pollution and China’s Response China’s Pollution Data Shrouded in Official Fog

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