Samantha Grace's Guestbook



8th July 2009

Answer
Yes, they acknowledge the 4th. lol. American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai actually had a special 4th of July event, but I didn't go. There are also several US restaurants (or Americans running restos) in Shanghai, thus several restaurants/clubs/bars had special activities for Americans (e.g. barbeques, mini fireworks).
7th July 2009

Does China (or any of its subcultures) acknowledge the 4th of July at all? I wouldn't blame them if they didn't being as though the day has nothing to do with China, but I can think of worse excuses to blow up fireworks.
24th June 2009

License plate decor
Personally, I still miss the blue Michigan plates.
23rd June 2009

Mandarin lessons
This is the first mention of your mandarin lessons and I so enjoyed the card with the caption in Chinese! The lessons are really helping-Love Mom
23rd June 2009

bottled water
Thank you for the great insite on bottled water...Miss you... at the same time I'm enjoying your trip to China...XXOO Mom
From Blog: Only in China?
16th June 2009

Thanks
Glad to hear you like my blog. I'll be leaving Shanghai/NSC in a month, so I hope you enjoy it and good luck!
From Blog: Only in China?
15th June 2009

Hey, I've been following your blog for a while as I'm planning to do an internship with NSC within a month in Shanghai. It's really fun reading them :) Keep the updates coming!!
From Blog: Only in China?
12th June 2009

LOL
Oh, I miss you so much Sam! You're hilarious!
12th June 2009

Do you think all the people who took your picture went back to show other people and said something like, "And here's a weird-looking foreigner!"?
12th June 2009

kathrine.mccullough@gmail.com
When you move to New York let's go in on a Vespa!!!! ;-)
10th June 2009

Queues
At least the chinois "queue" up to get on the Metro. As I'm sure you know, no one lines up for the Metro is Paris. Instead, everyone pushes and shoves their way in...even when there isn't enough room. Those chinois, I'll tell you what :)
6th June 2009

Well, this I knew...I just don' t like the idea of people eating big dogs, ya know. It's more than weird.
From Blog: Dogs 101
5th June 2009

Well, when you think about it, there is going to be more meat on a bigger dog as opposed to a little yappy one. I'm not saying it doesn't weird me out too, but I guess it makes sense. Hope you're having a blast.
From Blog: Dogs 101
4th June 2009

GRANT!
Holy balls, I miss you lots man! Thanks for reading my blog, you're a real pal. And I'm glad to hear my sense of humor is increasing over here. How's D.C.?!
3rd June 2009

SAM!
Hey friend. Been reading your blog. You are hilarious. Good to see that China is magnifying your already amazing sense of humor. Keep the updates comin! :) G
1st June 2009

Happy to please you! Love you and miss you mom!
31st May 2009

trip
Loved your notes-so glad you went to the Great Wall and took pictures-Love the fact you ate the world famous BeijingDuck!MomXXOO
31st May 2009

hey girl! Just wanted to say that I am reading!
From Blog: Dogs 101
31st May 2009

no worries
Thanks babe...alert noted - several times actually. And they were a very pleasant couple, so it was all good. But I'll be watching out for that fo sho.
31st May 2009

faite attention
hey im glad to here your having fun and stuff but just be careful about people apporaching u to practise theyre english it seems you got people who actually did want to pratice but i must say most of them are con artists... love step x
30th May 2009

I think I am most intrigued by the doctors who got on board and checked you all for swine flu. How crazy!?! But, understandable. The tea house sounds fun. Love you!!
From Blog: Last Two Weeks
30th May 2009

Hey, glad to hear you're doing so well. I can't wait to hear more about your experience! Take care. :)
From Blog: Last Two Weeks
27th May 2009

Yayyy!
Awesome, Sam! I can't wait to hear more!!
From Blog: Last Two Weeks
26th May 2009

great job
Thank you for the news-love to read them-take care-MOMXXOO...
From Blog: Last Two Weeks

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