Pintobean and rice!

My adventures and experiences as I relocate from downtown NYC to a Shanghai suburb to teach English for a year.

Monday, July 30, 2007

Summer in the City (Shanghai, that is)!

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Yeah, I know I said I would post more often. But, I didn't feel like it. So, here's an update of my last two months. I finished my...
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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Ni bixu gongzuo! (You'd better work!)

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Here's what been going on: School is ending soon. Yeah! While I'm grateful for the job and the people who have helped me make this a...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Oh, Yeah. I have a blog. Ooops.

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So, yeah, I know. I haven't posted in almost two months. And my last posting was about recommitting myslef to the blogosphere. Well, so ...
Sunday, March 25, 2007

A recap: one wreck, some rest, and ready to recommit!

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Two months have passed since I last posted. Why so long? Dunno the answer to that one, so let's just move on. Since January I have exper...
Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Shengri Kuai le gei wo!

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Happy Birthday to me! Yep. Today I am 38 years old. Hmmph . When did that happen? Oh lordy . Don't have any plans for today. Nobody...
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Thursday, January 11, 2007

I should be tired...but I'm not!!

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The first weeks of 2007 have been packed full of life. I celebrated 7 continuous years in recovery - whoa! My dear Uncle Eddie died suddenly...
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Monday, January 01, 2007

Shanghai - International Destination!

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Even though the end of the year holiday season in Shanghai is pervasive and obvious, it does not rival the USA's dedication to material...
Sunday, December 10, 2006

A Piece of Peace Marks the End of Daze.

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This post is coming to you from Matt's computer. Matt is my friend who lives in Pudong , Shanghai and teaches math at an international s...
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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Chinese Whine!

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So, its been a month since I posted. Why? Because I haven't been "feelin' it". I have been just getting through each day -...
Monday, October 30, 2006

Structure, Discipline, and Routine Sets Me Free!

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For the past two weeks I have attempted to implement a structured schedule to my life here in China. Over the past couple years, I have bec...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Beijing Photos

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Bob Marley and I representing One Love and No Woman, No Cry on The Great Wall. Oh, and then there's Mao.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Jiaxing - Funky Town!

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So, its been a long time since I blogged. That because I have been feeling blue, isolating, and uninspired to share my woes with anyone. But...
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Thursday, September 21, 2006

Z Visa Trip photos.

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Shenzhen on a Monday evening. Hong Kong Tuesday midday.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

You can tell a lot about a place from its dogs!

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There are many differences between cities of differing socio-economic capabilities. But one that I recently observed and that may not be as ...
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006

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Learning Kung Fu is so easy in China - it must be something in the air. No wait, that's just me channeling my inner Iron Monkey! Hwah...
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Shanghai Photo

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Pudong - Pretty powerful perspective, n'est pas?

Always learning - in and out of class!

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I have finished my first week of teaching English in China and it couldn't have gone better. I prepared a detailed lesson plan and the s...
Friday, September 01, 2006

Experiencing Temporary Technical and Cultural Difficulties

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So my computer is wireless and the modem at my apartment doesn't understand this. So up to now I have been coming to the internet cafe a...
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Sunday, August 27, 2006

Greeting from Shanghai! Surprise!

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Ni hao! I am in Shanghai! Finally I have touched the soil of the Middle Kingdom! It has been a long process to get here, but I never gave...
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Friday, August 04, 2006

Discretion is requested. Aug 4, 2006

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So, it has come to my attention by a dear friend that maybe I should wait until I arrive in China to launch my blog. Reasoning is that my se...
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I recently graduated college (at age 37 which is a miracle) and now I can start to live. I am discovering how much I like Chinese culture and history, and how difficult the language is to learn. I definately have compassion for my students. I have a wonderful, gorgeous, and beautiful boyfriend who is a constant source of inspiration and frustration. "I love him so much, Ma." Anyway, I enjoy new things, people, activities and experiences. I like to be challenged and enjoy sweating during athletic exercise. That's enough for now, more will be revealed...
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