CHINA
Country Overview:
"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."
My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.
Halloween day 2 at our center
Had students try and make balloon towers using only tape. They didn’t get too far with a ‘tape as fast as possible’ game plan. Also did a 'mummy-wrapping’ race that they thought was hilarious. Round 3 mañana
Close but not quite...
Student 1: I am happy!
Student 2: I am angry!
Me: What am I?
Student 3: You are Chinese boy!
Didn't see that one coming
Calories on packaged food in China are written as KJ, which are roughly around ¼ of a calorie. So my buddy hasn’t been eating anything except meat and vegetables because as he put it, “I don’t know what’s in that fucking top ramen, but it’s close to god damn 2000 calories! And don’t even get me started about bread!" Calm down clown, just divide by 4.
I don’t know what’s more disgusting, the thought of cheese lobster flavor, or the creepy picture of nacho cheese being poured all over a lobster
It’s not just thick, it’s ESPECIALLY THICK!!! You’d think that million dollar companies would spend a little more money on the marketing team and hire someone who actually speaks English to correct the translations.
Headed to the Zoo tomorrow to wrap up my summer class. It’s been a pretty wild week. We learned about bones, created caterpillars from bottle caps, and made spider hats. This is my job.
