So if you decide you’re going to go to China for any good length of stay, here is a list of what to pack and bring with you. 1) Clothes. I know this goes without saying, but if you are going to China because you will working there, bring atleast a weeks worth of clothing Read More
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Oh look, a blog post
So for the last week we’ve been having our apartment remodeled, which meant living in the not so nice apartment for a while. While work was going on, our internet was turned off, and it took a few days after being finished for the service to be restored. But we’re back now, and just about Read More
Two Scoops of Peppers in Every Bowl
One of the things that folks kept telling us is that we’d be losing weight over here. This would be true if every meal the school lunch room made wasn’t smothered in peppers. Now before you think you’d be able to handle it, think of it a different way. Your food will be spicy, you Read More
So what's next to break?
Its been a rough few days. So far we get one thing fixed and then something else breaks down. First the washer faucet broke, then after getting that fixed we discovered the A/C in our bedroom had a big leaking problem. We learned this after putting one of Amanda’s bags under it so that everything Read More
Long post is long, part 1
So I’ve been pondering what kind of title to start off with. “Don’t Drink the Bi-Jo.” “28 Hours of No Sleep.” “Third Time Isn’t the Charm.” There has been a lot to do and its hard to just find time to sit down a relax for a while. Thursday was watching others teach the test Read More
Busy three days
With classes started the days have been very busy. Its hard enough to find time to type, let alone make a posting. But I’ve got a few minutes before breakfast this morning so here goes. The food so far has been good in the school’s cafe. The fix several dishes and bring out plates of Read More
Trying to stay awake
I’ve been up since 2300. Have to start getting used to military time. Trying to find things to do to keep me busy and awake until the evening and I can go to sleep. Its hard with the heat, but I’ve got classes tomorrow and need to get my sleep schedule changed now. Last night Read More
China Adventures: Part Two
So the flight from Pudong Airport was delayed by two hours. We think it was due to storms in the area of Guilin, as all the other flights going there were delayed as well. So not only did we come in late, two other teachers also arrived late. We finally got to the hostel about Read More
Day One: The Not Sleeping
GREETINGS FROM THE WORLD OF TOMORROW! Yeah, we’re on the otherside of the international dateline so its 2am Friday as I write this. China doesn’t use time zones so its all the same time across the country. It is also exactly 12 hours different from Eastern Time. So if you want to know what time Read More
