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Date: 19th April 2010
volleyball! :D
Would you mind sharing where you played volleyball? I'm going to be working in Shanghai during the summer and I'm looking to play some pickup!
From Blog: Shanghai Living
volleyball! :D
Would you mind sharing where you played volleyball? I'm going to be working in Shanghai during the summer and I'm looking to play some pickup!
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Date: 25th June 2009
Meg your blog has been entertaining and insightful. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm sure you've learned and grown much more than you can express here but what you have written shows a nice slice-of-life representation of your time abroad. Cheers to you : )
From Blog: The End of My Adventure...For Now.
Meg your blog has been entertaining and insightful. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm sure you've learned and grown much more than you can express here but what you have written shows a nice slice-of-life representation of your time abroad. Cheers to you : )
From Blog: The End of My Adventure...For Now.
Date: 22nd June 2009
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. It will likely be the only way I will get to see and know China.
From Blog: The End of My Adventure...For Now.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me. It will likely be the only way I will get to see and know China.
From Blog: The End of My Adventure...For Now.
Date: 22nd June 2009
Enjoyed your blog
Hi Meg, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed traveling with you via your blog. Well done! Fritz
From Blog: The End of My Adventure...For Now.
Enjoyed your blog
Hi Meg, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed traveling with you via your blog. Well done! Fritz
From Blog: The End of My Adventure...For Now.
Date: 12th June 2009
Meg, quick question - why are you so cool? Also, as a comment, your mom is the best. I <3 you. That is all.
From Blog: End of the Semester, But Not Quite Finished!
Meg, quick question - why are you so cool? Also, as a comment, your mom is the best. I <3 you. That is all.
From Blog: End of the Semester, But Not Quite Finished!
Date: 13th May 2009
Dragon Boats
They are very real Dad! Made of wood! And a good thing too, because we crashed into other boats (and they crashed into us) several times!!
From Blog: Where Has All the Time Gone?
Dragon Boats
They are very real Dad! Made of wood! And a good thing too, because we crashed into other boats (and they crashed into us) several times!!
From Blog: Where Has All the Time Gone?
Date: 13th May 2009
Hi Meg, I was curious about the dragon boats.Are they inflateables,they look like it in the pictures.If they are that would definitely explain the zigs and zags.See you soon
From Blog: Where Has All the Time Gone?
Hi Meg, I was curious about the dragon boats.Are they inflateables,they look like it in the pictures.If they are that would definitely explain the zigs and zags.See you soon
From Blog: Where Has All the Time Gone?
Date: 4th May 2009
higher
Great trip Meg.Although I am shocked you didn't go all the way up,after all you said the O2 tank was inexpensive.Pictures look great.Glad you had a good time.
From Blog: Spring Break-Yunnan Province
higher
Great trip Meg.Although I am shocked you didn't go all the way up,after all you said the O2 tank was inexpensive.Pictures look great.Glad you had a good time.
From Blog: Spring Break-Yunnan Province
Date: 3rd May 2009
Hahaha, yeah, place names tend to have a lot of nouns mixed in. Depending on where you travel determines whether or not you hire a tour guide, and also whether you can speak Chinese. Myself, if I'm in a city, then I don't need a tour guide. But generally, out in the countryside/anywhere away from the city, having a guide is a good idea for anyone! Thanks for reading Chrissy! I can't wait til I get to see you again!
From Blog: Spring Break-Yunnan Province
Hahaha, yeah, place names tend to have a lot of nouns mixed in. Depending on where you travel determines whether or not you hire a tour guide, and also whether you can speak Chinese. Myself, if I'm in a city, then I don't need a tour guide. But generally, out in the countryside/anywhere away from the city, having a guide is a good idea for anyone! Thanks for reading Chrissy! I can't wait til I get to see you again!
From Blog: Spring Break-Yunnan Province
Date: 2nd May 2009
Meg! You're blog is awesome, I love the detail and fun quips that make it so personal - "because it's shaped like an ear", "cinnamon and ...ginger", "OK we cheated" - I can hear you saying these things in my head as I read. And some of the Chinese names are just hilarious: "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain" - I love how this is just a strew of nouns! One question: when traveling around is it common to hire local tour guides or just see the sights yourself? Keep up the good work!
From Blog: Spring Break-Yunnan Province
Meg! You're blog is awesome, I love the detail and fun quips that make it so personal - "because it's shaped like an ear", "cinnamon and ...ginger", "OK we cheated" - I can hear you saying these things in my head as I read. And some of the Chinese names are just hilarious: "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain" - I love how this is just a strew of nouns! One question: when traveling around is it common to hire local tour guides or just see the sights yourself? Keep up the good work!
From Blog: Spring Break-Yunnan Province
Date: 15th April 2009
Oh, sorry, I forgot that most people don't know what a qi pao is! It's the traditional/stereotypical Chinese dress for a woman. I'm sure there's something on wiki about it if you're curious! And yes, always shenanigans!
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Oh, sorry, I forgot that most people don't know what a qi pao is! It's the traditional/stereotypical Chinese dress for a woman. I'm sure there's something on wiki about it if you're curious! And yes, always shenanigans!
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Date: 15th April 2009
Meg! Your updates are always so interesting, it seems you're always up to some shenanegins. I can't believe you fit an XL skirt!!! And by the way, what's a qipao?
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Meg! Your updates are always so interesting, it seems you're always up to some shenanegins. I can't believe you fit an XL skirt!!! And by the way, what's a qipao?
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Date: 12th April 2009
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from all of us at Messiah! I promise I won't give an hour-long sermon :) Thanks for sharing all these stories -- and have a great trip to Nanjing next week
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from all of us at Messiah! I promise I won't give an hour-long sermon :) Thanks for sharing all these stories -- and have a great trip to Nanjing next week
From Blog: Shanghai Living
Date: 3rd April 2009
Oh, I'm so happy you mentioned the France incident... it makes me happy! The warriors look super cool. Glad you're feeling better!
From Blog: Ancient City
Oh, I'm so happy you mentioned the France incident... it makes me happy! The warriors look super cool. Glad you're feeling better!
From Blog: Ancient City
Date: 18th March 2009
Sweet stuff Meg. I especially liked the 'money shot' of Shanghai. Looks like you're having loads of fun...keep up the good work and have a great trip this coming week!
From Blog: Soaking Up That Shanghai Sun
Sweet stuff Meg. I especially liked the 'money shot' of Shanghai. Looks like you're having loads of fun...keep up the good work and have a great trip this coming week!
From Blog: Soaking Up That Shanghai Sun
Date: 15th March 2009
Perhaps...
...Or perhaps not. I read your comment a week ago and I've spent the last week thinking about it. For the last week, I've tried to see every such-occurrence as just a misunderstanding...but sadly, the language barrier does not explain away all these occurrences. It can cover a lot, but not everything, like the story I told about my friend. The fact is, one traveling abroad must also deal stereotypes and misconceptions (especially Americans). Shanghai is a big, crowded city, and many people here just don't care about foreigners learning Chinese. Now you trust me, I know that Chinese people can be the most courteous, but that's a huge generalization. There are also Chinese who are not that courteous toward foreigners. Now, my most positive experience with courteous Chinese people was in Taiwan, where Taiwanese will literally invite you over to eat at their house or drive you to a destination when you get lost. And don't get me wrong, I've met some really fantastic Shanghai residents here! Shanghai is great and I refuse to let a couple of bad experiences ruin my time here. But I'm also not naive enough to think that the language barrier is completely to blame.
From Blog: ...Because You're American
Perhaps...
...Or perhaps not. I read your comment a week ago and I've spent the last week thinking about it. For the last week, I've tried to see every such-occurrence as just a misunderstanding...but sadly, the language barrier does not explain away all these occurrences. It can cover a lot, but not everything, like the story I told about my friend. The fact is, one traveling abroad must also deal stereotypes and misconceptions (especially Americans). Shanghai is a big, crowded city, and many people here just don't care about foreigners learning Chinese. Now you trust me, I know that Chinese people can be the most courteous, but that's a huge generalization. There are also Chinese who are not that courteous toward foreigners. Now, my most positive experience with courteous Chinese people was in Taiwan, where Taiwanese will literally invite you over to eat at their house or drive you to a destination when you get lost. And don't get me wrong, I've met some really fantastic Shanghai residents here! Shanghai is great and I refuse to let a couple of bad experiences ruin my time here. But I'm also not naive enough to think that the language barrier is completely to blame.
From Blog: ...Because You're American
Date: 9th March 2009
it's a misunderstanding
poor girl...i think the reason why the cab driver tried to avoid u is because he has no confidence in either his English or your Chinese. Most Chinese cab drivers are from countryside, who speak no English. Some of them even have had bad experiences with foreign tourists/Americans because of misunderstanding. Who would imagine a random young white girl can speak fluent Chinese in a SH street? Trust me, Chinese ppl are among the most courteous (at least to westerners). The only problem is the language barrier.
From Blog: ...Because You're American
it's a misunderstanding
poor girl...i think the reason why the cab driver tried to avoid u is because he has no confidence in either his English or your Chinese. Most Chinese cab drivers are from countryside, who speak no English. Some of them even have had bad experiences with foreign tourists/Americans because of misunderstanding. Who would imagine a random young white girl can speak fluent Chinese in a SH street? Trust me, Chinese ppl are among the most courteous (at least to westerners). The only problem is the language barrier.
From Blog: ...Because You're American
Date: 9th March 2009
Great pics
Meg the pictures,and also your continuing commentary have been most entertaining.Keep on clicking.(and oh by the way_keep on studying.
From Blog: ...Because You're American
Great pics
Meg the pictures,and also your continuing commentary have been most entertaining.Keep on clicking.(and oh by the way_keep on studying.
From Blog: ...Because You're American
Date: 1st March 2009
WOW
Hi Meg,Great pictures in spite of the rain.I especially like where you popped up so unexpectedly.The mist looks so thick that it seems you could just keep walking the path right out onto them.Maybe you can take MOM there in June(if the rain has stopped).Get some rest.
From Blog: Rain, Rain, Go Away
WOW
Hi Meg,Great pictures in spite of the rain.I especially like where you popped up so unexpectedly.The mist looks so thick that it seems you could just keep walking the path right out onto them.Maybe you can take MOM there in June(if the rain has stopped).Get some rest.
From Blog: Rain, Rain, Go Away
Date: 25th February 2009
your Dad forwarded your blog to us
Hi Meghan-We will keep looking for your updates. Hope you have a good experience in Shanghai. When Val and I were there almost 2 years ago (in July) it was unbelievably humid and hot, sweltering and with drenching rains that came out of nowhere - so hold on, the warmer weather will come. Keep us posted and be well. Karina (and John) Thompson
From Blog: Getting Settled
your Dad forwarded your blog to us
Hi Meghan-We will keep looking for your updates. Hope you have a good experience in Shanghai. When Val and I were there almost 2 years ago (in July) it was unbelievably humid and hot, sweltering and with drenching rains that came out of nowhere - so hold on, the warmer weather will come. Keep us posted and be well. Karina (and John) Thompson
From Blog: Getting Settled
Date: 21st February 2009
Fantastic opportunity
Having never been to China, I truly enjoyed learning from you and your photos. Please blog more. Let us all know how your classes are going and what you are learning on this fantastic journey of yours.
From Blog: Getting Settled
Fantastic opportunity
Having never been to China, I truly enjoyed learning from you and your photos. Please blog more. Let us all know how your classes are going and what you are learning on this fantastic journey of yours.
From Blog: Getting Settled
Date: 15th February 2009
I love your narration of the pictures and holy crap thar be a lot of cables.
From Blog: IN SHANGHAI!
I love your narration of the pictures and holy crap thar be a lot of cables.
From Blog: IN SHANGHAI!
Date: 15th February 2009
oh how i miss those dorms....looking forward to pics, have fun!
From Blog: IN SHANGHAI!
oh how i miss those dorms....looking forward to pics, have fun!
From Blog: IN SHANGHAI!
Date: 15th February 2009
Amazing city
Shanghai is an amazing city(if u get enough time to explore it, it's HUGE;) Good luck.
From Blog: IN SHANGHAI!
Amazing city
Shanghai is an amazing city(if u get enough time to explore it, it's HUGE;) Good luck.
From Blog: IN SHANGHAI!
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VBall
I played on the campus of ECNU, but that doesn't mean its only for students. Pretty much all the games that take place are pick up games--Literally, businessmen in suits would hope in without so much as a greeting. The courts are located right outside the International student's dorm #2.
From Blog: Shanghai Living