Tag Archives: China

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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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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A Beijing Taxi Guide

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I’m just going to gloss over my extreme blog neglect and move onto writing about a taxi delimma I keep hearing about from tourists/foreigners.  Having been thrown out of many a cab in my early Beijing days, I have some … Continue reading →

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Jeff Galloway Run/Walk Method Fail

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

I really want to bring it to the Shanghai 1/2 and at my current pace there’s a very real chance I could be the person they have to wait for to reopen the roads… obviously I’m assuming the full marathon … Continue reading →

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Random quotes

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Here’s a list of some random quotes from around Beijing: Context:  L was telling me that she just started to get into religion.  I asked which one. “Have you heard of Jesus?” Context:  A Chinese yoga-mate as we were putting … Continue reading →

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Ahhhh, Hong Kong

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Took a quick weekend trip to Hong Kong.  It was actually a couple weeks ago but I’m just getting around to write about it.  Going there is bittersweet because both of us really really really want to live there someday. … Continue reading →

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Shanghai 1/2 Marathon

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

In Thailand, while intoxicated on ocean breezes and mixed drinks, I let it slip to T that I’ve always wanted to run a marathon. Can opened, worms everywhere.  Apparently what is said in Thailand does not remain in Thailand. Having … Continue reading →

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