This week was the first week of classes for the spring semester at the university where I teach.
As a teacher, I can’t think of anything better than the first day of class, really.
Well, besides, the last day of class.
And, you know, all those days I don’t have class.
But the first [...]
Ladies and gentlemen, I am back in China!
Okay, so, this is not exactly news. I returned to China over a week and a half ago.
You’re probably wondering where my latest installment of Stuff I Really Kind of Like About My Life in China is, huh? You know the series I started to [...]
Before we get this thing started, I should probably mention that I’ve never actually experienced the Chinese New Year in China.
But I have a pretty good feeling about it.
From what I’ve seen so far, Chinese New Year involves lots of shiny stuff.
And dragons. (2012 being the Year of the Dragon, [...]
I always thought I would make a good celebrity.
I’m all about people fawning all over me in public and telling me I’m pretty.
I can sign a mean autograph.
And, while I’ve never personally experienced the lap of luxury, I’m pretty sure I’d be a natural at sitting in it.
Despite my obvious [...]
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here in Wuxi.
Christmas wreaths and glittery Santa Claus wall decorations have popped up in the shops and restaurants around town.
The big grocery stores have been blaring Christmas songs in English for the past month. (And, seeing as I’m usually the only native English speaker [...]
