And Another

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As my students would say, "Long, long ago," I made a decision. And like my students, I'm using this phrase even though it wasn't that long ago. It just seems like it.

In 2007 I decided I needed a change in my life. A drastic change. Thanks to Google I found a way to make that happen. Due to some personal responsibilities, I decided to not rush the decision and instead take the slow route. In August of 2008 I moved to China.

When I was getting ready to leave, I told everyone that it would only be for a year, maybe two. The idea of two seemed to frighten some people. Even just a few months into my first year, people started asking when I'd be moving back to the US.

That time still isn't here.

I've signed a contract for next year.

Bring on year five.

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