Category Archives: Things I Do

Little Things

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

If you live in China like I do, then you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about when I say the words “Bad China Day”…and you’re now probably shuddering and thinking about going to the fridge for a beer to drown … Continue reading →

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Snap, Crackle, Pop!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

I did it!  I solved the mystery of why so many Chinese men hold their girlfriend’s or wife’s handbag (and no, the answer isn’t “because they are emasculated”). Now, I wrote about Chinese men and their propensity for handbags and … Continue reading →

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Seeing How The Other Half Lives

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

I hope you can forgive the radio silence of last weekend.  For the first time since Spring Festival in January, I had a holiday from work, and that meant that my husband and I had a slightly higher than normal … Continue reading →

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You Might Be In A Chinese Hospital If…

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Let’s start with some back story:  my back hurts.  A lot. Sometime in April, while doing absolutely nothing out of the ordinary, I started getting some very uncomfortable pain in my back when I tried to bend over to do … Continue reading →

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Taxicab Confessions

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

My Chinese stinks. Yeah, that’s right – I know you’ve read about it before, and I’ve said every time that I should really stop making excuses and get off my butt and work harder at learning this language, but the … Continue reading →

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My Thug Life: Getting Shot At In China

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

One of the things that people wonder about when hearing that I live overseas is my safety.  It’s certainly something that my parents were concerned about when I informed them that I was returning to China for a year and … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Shopaholic

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

OK, so maybe I’m not a full-fledged shopaholic, but I do enjoy going out and shopping, even if just browsing. Part of the reason is that, especially here in China, you never know what you’ll come across as you wander … Continue reading →

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How to Roast a Turkey in China in 15 Easy Steps

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

*This may or may not be based on a real story.  Your experiences may differ slightly. Step 1:  Obtain an oven.  These appliances are not common in China, as many dishes can be cooked in a wok on a burner.  … Continue reading →

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