Monthly Archives: January 2011

Domestic Disturbances

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Every couple goes through some things when they start to live together – the stereotypical issues about leaving the toilet seat up, or the lid off the toothpaste.  You know, the stuff that family sitcoms are made of. So it … Continue reading →

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My Husband is a Criminal!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

He didn’t even tell me until a couple of weeks after we were legally married.  And when he did, he mentioned it so casually, as if it were something trivial. We were sitting together one evening and chatting and watching … Continue reading →

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The REAL Reason Chinese People Open Windows in Winter

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

I often ask (OK, complain to) my husband about the habits of Chinese people that I just don’t understand, and he always tries his best to explain the logic behind them (he’s Chinese, you see).  Sometimes I come away with … Continue reading →

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My “I Nearly Died in a Taxi Overseas” Story

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

I think everyone who has traveled at all has one.  So here’s my contribution: Chinese people are horrible drivers.  Things have improved recently in my city, with the addition of metal fences in the middle of the road so that … Continue reading →

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An Old Chinese Lady Tried to Steal My Mom!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

There have definitely been times in my life when I would have welcomed someone stealing my mother (oh, don’t get offended, you know you are thinking the same thing, and besides, she would say the same thing about me).  But … Continue reading →

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Ni hao!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

Living in a foreign country is hard, but it’s also funny.  Something about being out of your comfort zone and out of your own culture makes you notice the absurd, hilarious, or just plain strange moments in life more acutely, … Continue reading →

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