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28th February 2008 Jupe	"Bye" in Chinese - From: Help and Chickens I don't know about Russian since I don't speak it but I do know that in Chinese "bye" means "bye". Only difference is us English speakers usually say it once and the Chinese say "bye bye" but they both refer to "good-bye" not really sure why that is but there are some words that the Chinese took from English.
28th February 2008 Jupe	Thinking - From: Given up that idea I do think a lot in general, like ... all the time. Way too much about some things that don't need to be thought about sometimes. That's not a good habit, but hey it's what I do and it's really hard to stop.
28th February 2008 Jupe	Going back to the US - From: KTV shit Knock on wood about your comment on us going back to the states sooner rather than later. I'm working on it but it's not easy that's for sure.
26th November 2007 Rick	Nice post - From: Mom, Can you tie my shoes? It is pretty amazing how hard it is for people to detach from their parents. Whether it's getting approval before marriage, or going abroad, or whatever -- it's inconceivable to me how parents control their fully grown children sometimes. But then again, had I been born here, I might look upon it differently. (p.s. I've submitted this one to DalianDalian.com news/stories page http://www.daliandalian.com/news )
8th July 2007 anonymous	- From: KTV shit Hahaha, are you going to hold him to that last sentence? It may be sooner than you think.
8th July 2007 Mandy	A few words. - From: Given up that idea DANG!!! You remembered a LOT of that conversation. I know I'm not around much but I really like thinking deeply about stuff. I jus remember you saying that Cam said you like to think alot and he doesn't. If you ever want to think with me I love doing that and really don't have many people to talk about deep stuff about. I know it seems silly but sometimes I just like sitting around thinking.. why's this and why's that... why's the sky blue.. but it's really not blue it's clear... yadda yadda. P.S. Are the pictures easily accessible? I want to see the bridal pictures. How much does one give for a wedding present anyway? I've heard the extreme.... from 30 to thousands...
Fliss K 20th May 2007 fk82	It doesn't make sense! - From: Frustrations and English I had to read your blog entry after seeing the title. It's exactly the kind of thing my friends and I get frustrated at here in Chengdu. One person we knew put it quite simple when someone said 'It doesn't make sense!', there response was 'It makes sense in China.' I think that is the only way to explain these frustrations. I have so many to tell I could write a book x
8th April 2007 Dad	Boy who cried Tiger - From: Boy Who Cried Tiger Is this an analagy for your relationship with Cam????
19th March 2007 Dad	What does bye mean? - From: Help and Chickens I wonder what "bye" means to either the Chinese or Russians. Is it a word in their language that means something totally different than goodbye?
18th March 2007 Dad	Your blogs are the bomb, so to speak - From: To write or not to write Jenni, I can't tell you how many people feel your blogs are so cool. You're right, they are exactly "travel" blogs, but they talk about things most people would never get from a travel blog. It is so interesting to hear you talk about the interaction between, the differences and similarities with the respective languages and cultures. I know you're REAL busy, but don't totally give up on your blogs... Love, Dad
12th February 2007 Dad	Idioms - From: Chinese is better than my English. Help! All languages have "idioms" that don't translate from one language to another. Sometimes it is a group of words that, when combined, have a completely unique meaning; other times, it is a word, such as "cool" that is currently "in vogue", but does not really connect with its original meaning. The derivations of these words are sometimes known; othertimes, not... Dad
13th January 2007 Your Dad	Homogeneous populations - From: New Tune The U.S. is so heterogeneous, with people from all over the world. It was not unusual for you to come across people from Asia in Chapel Hill, for example. But in Asia, the populations are more alike- you are different to them; they are not as accustomed to WASPs, like you. Your "fishbowl" analogy was very astute, and accurate. You are DIFFERENT. It is your job to show them that we are all part of the SAME, human race. Love, Dad
3rd September 2006 Charlotte	have a safe journey - From: Torn and Leaving I am at the beach with Debbie, Tim, Chrissy and Char. I see you are about to take off for the big journey. Be safe, have fun and I hope to see you sometime soon. lots of love, auntie char
1st September 2006 John Wang	I logined in,and post it agian,ha - From: Long time no "See" Hey. Jupe,Have a good time.I found your flog from google,Becouse I am a dalianren,so I am very interesting to your flog.I read all articles in your flog,and saw all your pics,it took me 3 weeks.and I like that.It makes me know you,and improved my english in addition. ha,So you will have a long trip,Have a Good Time. good wishes for you living in Dalian; my email: wang@vip.sina.com see u
18th August 2006 Sarah	- From: Hi Lo Hey babe, hope your ear feels better! Oh, and I think China might commemorate the loss because they're so happy Japan lost. I don't know about you, but I might feel that way if Japan colonized part of my country and raped one of my major cities (i.e. The Rape of Nanking). Just a thought. :)
30th April 2006 mjr	Guangzhou is safe - From: So Long! Hey, i'm just a random reader of your blog. I visited Guangzhou last year, it's safe as anywhere else. It is however a big, dirty, nasty industrial city with little to offer a tourist - so is Shenzhen for that matter. If you want to check out some cool bars, go to the Holiday Inn, there is a strip of bars behind the building.
26th April 2006 Molly	Keep Writing - From: Sunday Exhausted Sunday I used to llive in Hunan teaching English and I have been reading your blog for months. I can relate to so many things you say. I hope things are going better for you, it sounds like it. I miss China and hope to come back in the Fall, but reading your blog makes me feel like I am back.
5th April 2006 Dad	Last time before surgery - From: So Much To Do So Little Time Every time you write into your blog, I print it out and take it home to mom. Since I will be in surgery on Friday and probably won't be in the following week, it'll be a while until I can respond to an email or blog entry. I haven't read this one, yet. Just got back from "pre-op" (for the surgery). No big deal, but it's the first step and I suppose I'm starting to get a little nervous (although I'm still excited about the possibility that my neck will function in some kind of normal way). Love, Dad
29th March 2006 chinatravel	nice city - From: Shopping, shopping and .... more Nice to read journal about Shenyang. It is an exciting city. When the international Horticultural Exposition is coming, it becomes more beautiful and there is much more to see.
10th March 2006 Rosie	Cultura - From: Home Sweet ... America? Hola Jupe Me gusto mucho leer tu adventura en Corea. Yo vivi 6 anos en Corea. El primer ano fue muy duro, no me gusto. Tome una decision grande y era de cambiar las amistades que tenia eran muy negativa. Cuando hice el cambio todo era mucho mejor. Siempre haz lo que siente tu corazon y lo que te hace feliz. Si escribir tus adventura te alegra, sigue haciendolo. Otras personas quisieran hacer lo mismo pero no tienen el corazon de adventurarse. Disfrute tu vida y si haces error no te de pena. Si tus amistades te quieren de verdad te consuelan y te aceptan con todos tus defectos. Llorar no significa debilidad sino que eres un ser humano con sentimientos. Todos tenemos sentimientos pero no lo demostramos en publico. Viene de la forma que fuimos criadosa en nuestro hogar. Que lindo que puedes hablar 3 idiomas y ayudas a a otras personas para entenderlo. Que Dios te lumine siempre, Te recomiendo vayas a este restaurante en Seoul. Telefono 998-8512 si te gusta lo picante , no es un plato turistico. DAK KALBI Bueno, Bonito, Barato
6th March 2006 Suzanne	- From: New Classes Ignore the complaint. I am enjoying your blog and learning a great deal about the Chinese culture from your experiences.
2nd March 2006 Dad	What a lousy night... - From: Worst Night of my Life Jenni, I'm so sorry you had such a crummy night. While it's easy to say that we all have such nights, it still doesn't make your's any better. I hope you can appreciate the fact that you have already decided not to stay in China for any great length and take what good you can from the rest of your stay. It is a lot different and that is what you'll eventually get out of this. As for booze, generally I'd be a lot careful about it- it has done terrible things to members of my family, over time... Hope you're feeling better about yourself. Love, Dad
3rd January 2006 Dwight Morris	I guess it's the little things... - From: Catch-up Interesting that you'd get confused by the cultural differences in the way you describe. I'd never have thought about it. This is part of the "learning process" that takes place anywhere, I suspect; although, it is more apt to happen in China or India than Costa Rica, for example. I wouldn't beat yourself up on it. Your intentions were good. Love, Dad
11th December 2005 Dad Morris	Watch out for grain alcohol - From: Settling In Again No matter what country you're in, they will have something like the "grain alcohol" you described. It is always very high in alcoholic content and more importantly it is often (even in the US) very low quality. It's the low quality nature of the "stuff" that makes it dangerous. You want to stay away from it; or, from any "home-made" alcohol, unless it is beer or wine.
1st November 2005 Laurel	- From: Happy Halloween Happy Halloween! We had a halloween party last night in Gilpatrick--made cut-out cookies and carved pumpkins. It's starting to get cold here as well. We've had frost a few times. Glad to hear that you are doing well. Take care! Laurel
23rd October 2005 Dwight Morris	- From: Tiger Mountain and Five Dragon Hill Awesome pictures, Jupe!!!!
30th September 2005 alan novotny	end of school? - From: Welcome i predict that youll get a phd or two eventually. life in china should be both very interesting and exciting and possibly lonely. i find the chinese rather distant but not as bad as brahman(sp.?)class indians. china is on the verge of ruling the world so you might just want to plan to stay there if you can ever really feel accepted. i am (the 4 mas backwards)fascinated by china and will be following your letters as much as possible. i am a freind and great admirer of your mother, lynn.
21st September 2005 Dad	You got that right - From: Routine If you "knew" how to teach from the beginning, there would not be anything new to know; it would be boring. Glad to see you take a positive attitude; I hope your boss's comments are positive, not negative, feedback.
14th September 2005 Joshua Lanier	Hiya - From: Mei Hua Yo, sounds like China is going pretty smoothly. I wish I was off doing cool stuff in a foreign country but Im just doing cool stuff in the US. When I have more time Ill email you and let you know what's up. I hope things continue to go well, and I hope that silent class speaks up a bit. It's hard to organize large groups yah know. THe more people the harder it is to control. I suppose you know that anyhow. Anyway goodluck. Bye
12th September 2005 Laurel	Hi - From: Mei Hua Hi Darby! It sounds like things are working out well for you so far (give or take the exciting elements of international travel!). Hope you are doing as well as it sounds from the most recent post. Best of luck and keep updating! Laurel
5th September 2005 anonymous	- From: Teaching Continues It'll all be ok, babe. Miss you! Sarah
30th August 2005 Dwight Morris	Wal-Mart - From: Training Continues You need to try to form an opinion about Wal-Mart; but, you should try to get real information first. How do they pay their employees, there? Do people like working there? We know the impact of Wal-Mart on other retailers in the U.S. But, we don't know if the impact to the Chinese is good or bad. It would be really interesting to know. Keep working on learning the language; you know you can get it, but it will take time. Dad
28th August 2005 Char	You made it! - From: New Planet Congratulations... you made it. Sounds pretty overwhelming, but also exciting. Will watch for the photos. I can't believe you're in China, and I am in Tryon, NC xoxox C

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