Dinner in Yingge

Tina’s “grandparents” flew in from China to visit. They’re part of some other part of the family. I have officially quit keeping track of things since half of the people are just family friends referred to as “aunt and uncle”. We met up with Jim who picked up the entire family in the car, and [...]

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Been a bit MIA. A lot has been happening since Thursday. Friday I went to work and watched Keith the other English teacher all morning. Apparently the class I watched is the pre-K that I will have as kindergartners in a week. I am prospectively teaching one kindergarten class and two 2nd grade classes. The [...]

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Foods and family

Le tired. I need a bit of veg time. Today was the family day big time. We went to get dumplings for lunch. Heavenly, up till the point where I had to eat about 3 more dumplings past my limit then try the congealed pigs blood at the bottom of the hot and sour soup…that [...]

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A Fete for the Farewell

This weekend was me and Tina’s going away party with all our friends. I’d been hoping all week it wouldn’t rain and I got my wish. It was a bit toasty out but we had some cold beer. We grilled out, made sangria, played with kittens, shot off fireworks, and had a bonfire with marshmellows. [...]

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