Monthly Archives: February 2011

It’s Showtime!

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Remember that post about our “wedding team”?  They’re baaaaack!! We’ve finally started to actually plan this wedding we’ve been talking about since last year, which is good, because it’s only about three months away.  After setting a date and booking … Continue reading →

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Things I Can Apparently Get Away With, Because I’m a Foreigner: Part 1

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

I’ve noticed that there are things that I do here that I probably wouldn’t even attempt back at home in Canada, and yet for some reason, I can get away with them here in China.  So I decided to start … Continue reading →

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Riled Up Riding the Rails

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

Ah, trains in China!  With an extensive track network and relatively inexpensive tickets, they are the travel mode of choice here.  In some places, you can travel by high-speed Maglev train.  In others, you can sit in a compartment far … Continue reading →

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There is no “I” in…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

“He’s the manager of our wedding.” Hold on, what did you just say?  The manager of our wedding?  Huh?  Aren’t we the managers of our wedding? Those were the thoughts running through my head (and ultimately coming out my mouth) … Continue reading →

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The Key to a Good Marriage

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

Although my husband’s English isn’t perfect, it is very good.  And that’s something I love about him.  He makes jokes and plays on words in English.  He understands and dishes out sarcasm right along with me.  And he is often … Continue reading →

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Happy “Tu” Year!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

That means “Happy Rabbit Year!” because we are starting the Year of the Rabbit here in China (yes, they have a cute play on words for as many years as possible – last year was “Happy Hu (tiger) Year” and … Continue reading →

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