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PoppingChinasCherry's Blogs in February 2008

Balancing the Scales
As a teacher I am expected everyday to impart my knowledge of English to the students in my class. I am paid fairly well for this position despite the fact that it only takes common sense, a grasp of English and a will to better yourself to succeed at this job. That being said there is nothing in......Read More

Posted on: 2008-02-04 14:49:17 | Rating:

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The Devil's Advocate
How does one end up in China? Well among all of the reasons out there that anyone could choose to visit this country, mine was to teach English as a second language to students in a private school. If you read any of the other posts you will know that I have experienced mixed results, sometimes......Read More

Posted on: 2008-02-10 12:59:37 | Rating:

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Fun with Frustration
Today I have to send money home to pay bills; this means a trip to the bank so I can expect to be enraged in some way. Sending money home is not at all easy; the corporate bureaucracy you experience in any bank is multiplied tenfold in China. Nancy who although frustrating is the best choice for......Read More

Posted on: 2008-02-20 07:39:47 | Rating:

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The Dumpling Lantern Festival
Of all of the things you could choose to celebrate, rejoicing over both dumplings and lanterns don’t rank high on my list. Nonetheless I am required to attend our schools own private party celebrating two of the most random, nonsensical things I can imagine. As an added affront apparently I......Read More