Category Archives: Shameless Self-Promotion

Contest Results

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Welcome back from holidays, everyone (well, if you’re in China, that is)!  My husband and I once again survived our annual Chinese New Year trek to Inner Mongolia and back to visit his family, and I hope you made it … Continue reading →

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Happy 2012!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Yes, I know that it is now more than two weeks into this new year so I’m late with those greetings, and I know that I have been seriously slacking on the blog front, but please don’t get all cranky … Continue reading →

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The End is Near!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Before I get to the post this week, I do want to mention that I was interviewed by a blog about teaching English in small-town China.  Most of it discusses the practical aspects of looking for and finding a job … Continue reading →

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Me? Versatile?? You Clearly Don’t Know Me Very Well

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

So I procrastinated right to the wire on this week’s post.  I sat for days trying to think of something amusing that had happened recently that I could write about.  I’ve got nothing.  Now, as I sit here on Sunday … Continue reading →

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My 7 Links

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

So this concept is going around the travel blogging sphere (I’ve been waiting ages to work that phrase into my writing!) called the “7 Links” project.  It’s apparently put on by Tripbase, and the idea is that you are nominated … Continue reading →

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Am I Famous Yet?!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Whoa!  A second post in one week?  It’s like I’m trying to make up for all those week when I didn’t post anything! OK, now that you’ve gotten your breath back and your heart is beating more regularly, let me … Continue reading →

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How I Met My Husband

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

I’m BACK! I survived the insanity that was two weddings in less than a week (more on that later) and all the family comings and goings and am now finally back home.  I also managed to survive having workers tear … Continue reading →

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Contributions to the Greater Good

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

In lieu of a full post this week (also, note the lateness of this post already), I want to direct you to an article I contributed to at Shanghai Novice.  The editor, Sasha, recently put out a call for foreigners … Continue reading →

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