 Amanda Ahrens - amandainshenzhen | All Comments |
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| 27th October 2006 Rac helle | Thank You!!!!! - From: When you have found love.... Thank you so much for your kind words. I/We feel so honored that we're featured in a blog. Too Kind. You paint such a sweet picture of us/me. If only everyone knew how volatile I get when I play Taboo..... |
| 25th October 2006 Mom | - From: National Lampon's Camping Vacation Don't eat that snack! |
| 24th October 2006 Dad | - From: 32 Years Thanks for the kind words. We'll let you travel all over the world for us. Mom provides me with enough excitement every day. I was lucky to find her. |
| 24th October 2006 Kara | traveling of my own - From: National Lampon's Camping Vacation Hey M! Been traveling myself- Germany and France. I'll send pics later on this week. Glad you are recovered from the moto wreck. |
| 23rd October 2006 Rachelle | Chicken Feet! - From: Where has all the magic gone? I'm dying to tell a "Why did the chicken cross the road' joke but my wit seems to be failing me.... |
| 20th October 2006 Linda B | - From: Where has all the magic gone? White rice does sound boring.....I see you as more of a pasta person. And, forget the chicken legs. No, it doesn't want me want to visit China. |
| 18th October 2006 anonymous | - From: Act II, We're not superwoman?!?! This is hilarious. And you were right, it made for a good story. |
| 17th October 2006 Cindy | - From: Where has all the magic gone? I love the big hair! |
| 16th October 2006 Aunt Diana | - From: Act 3, The broke, the beautiful, and the best vacation ever Is Bali your next year teaching adventure? Sounds so wonderful there, just like the old movie Bali-Jai. |
| 16th October 2006 Linda B | Wow - From: Act 3, The broke, the beautiful, and the best vacation ever I just can't believe that I know someone who's been to China and Indonesia and so many other "exotic" place! Good for you. After all the worrying, I glad your mom is admitting how proud she is of you! By the way, your blog is great. It provides me with some great entertainment and some education! |
| 13th October 2006 Mom | - From: Act 3, The broke, the beautiful, and the best vacation ever What a wonderful experience. I am so proud of you! |
| 11th October 2006 Aunt Diana | WOW - From: Act II, We're not superwoman?!?! Mandy & Mary the 2 adventureous souls. How wonderful you have each other. You have made so many memories in your 1/4 of century life. Glad you are OK. Love ya |
| 11th October 2006 Cindy | - From: Act II, We're not superwoman?!?! I am so glad I didn't know this before know. Whew, glad you are OK, you silly girl! |
| 10th October 2006 anonymous | - From: Bali Baby! A Play in 3 Acts, Act 1 Amanda - YOU ARE AMAZING! Your commentary makes me feel like I am there with you I'll take the cute boy on your left...). You should write. It's so satisfying to know someone is enjoying life to the fullest instead of simply getting by as most of us do. Thanks for sharing. You go girl. You're my hero. Kolette |
| 9th October 2006 Mom | - From: Bali Baby! A Play in 3 Acts, Act 1 I am so happy for you that you had a wonderful time (even at the nightclub)! |
| 6th October 2006 Kara | jet setters - From: Where's Waldo? Well I'm heading to Paris next week and maybe Amsterdam. Maybe one of these days I'll get over to those neck of the woods too! Especially considering this rainy fall whether we've got in DC this weekend. Glad you are well- |
| 2nd October 2006 Kara | Good work - From: 32 Years Mr. & Mrs. Ahrens: Congrats on your 32 years and your well-rounded-productive-member-of-society daughter! There's a lot to be proud about! |
| 27th September 2006 Mom | - From: It does snow in china It was good to talk to you last night and now to see the pictures! Always the life of the party! I raised you right! |
| 27th September 2006 your dancing partner | so seriously... - From: It does snow in china i am totally serving you ALL on the dancefloor with that "sprinkler" move. watch out britney....mary is dancing at ibiza!! |
| 25th September 2006 Mom | - From: 9 strangers picked to squeeze into a van The beach looks relaxing. Can't even imagine that right now...we have the fireplace going?! |
| 25th September 2006 Cindy | - From: Everyone should live in China Have you made it on TV yet as the newest celebrity? Love the pictures. |
| 21st September 2006 Ma Li (the name, not the plant) | who says no one else sends you messages? - From: John Denver's "Country Road" never sounded better So who's this Chinese man Amanda? He's cute and standing awfully close to him. You have some 'splaining to do!!! :) |
| 20th September 2006 Cindy | - From: what i miss Your ability to cope has always been your strength! Keep up the good work! |
| 19th September 2006 Aunt Diana | - From: John Denver's "Country Road" never sounded better What is your Chinese name????? |
| 19th September 2006 Aunt Diana | - From: John Denver's "Country Road" never sounded better Your girls and all the friends you have met seem sooooo nice to you, that is a blessing! Love ya |
| 19th September 2006 Christine Urbancic | Don't forget me! - From: in your name Hi Amanda, This is your mom & dad's friend Chris Urbancic. Don't forget to name one of those little students "Christine". I enjoy reading your blog so much. When I asked your mom about how you were doing she directed me to your blog. She said I will get a better appreciation for what is going on in your life. Your writing is superb and so enjoyable and funny to read! I really admire your courage - I don't know if I could have picked up and gone to China! Please know that this blog, along with the pictures give your mom so much comfort - she needs to know her "little girl" is doing OK! Stay safe and I look forward to talking to you in person when you come back to the good old USA! Do I dare ask - where to next? Love...........Chris U. |
| 18th September 2006 MOM | - From: John Denver's "Country Road" never sounded better I think it sounded just like your average weekend here in any school - USA? Ha Ha. Seriously, it sounded wonderful. Can I stop worrying now? Love, Mom |
| 18th September 2006 Mom | wearing white - From: One of them is not like the other Well, if you had worn black, you may have fit it, but white? I hope it was before labor day! There are all these characters under everyone's name except yours!... Kinda like the year book where everyone else was in glee club, soccer, math club, etc and you just showed up so there was nothing to list for activities! Nice smile though! |
| 13th September 2006 Mom | I never used the wooden spoon - From: I made him cry!!! I am here to defend myself. I never used the spoon, only held it up in the air! It did work evertime! You had better be careful. You will loose your star status with the students! |
| 11th September 2006 Aunt Diana | What is up with the air? - From: A thousand words What's in the air/sky. Looks like our good ole' California smog? |
| 11th September 2006 Mom | Good Pictures - From: A thousand words Thanks for the pictures. It is good to know that you still need me! I am sure that you were able to find how to pack everything without me tho. Miss you lots! love, mom |
| 8th September 2006 Kolette | You're so Funny - From: You had me at "Hello" Mandy, your stories crack me up. What a great experience! If nothing else you are getting a chance to do some creative writing. Sorry if this message is a repeat. I was trying to write earlier but accidently did somehting to make this screen disappear so maybe I accidently pushed 'send' or something... Thanks for keeping us informed of everything. Sorry I can't think of anything cute to say right now - I'm at work (and it's not nap time). Love ya Kolette |
| 8th September 2006 Mom | What is wrong with blood? - From: You had me at "Hello" I really don't see the problem with blood, after all it was cooked, it increases your red blood count and gives you energy! Remember, you wanted to go to Africa. They drink the blood straight from the cows that are alive (remember National Geographic?). Please send a picture when you get your uniform! You did tell me that all the pictures where of Chris and Sara life events. I think this will qualify and I will be sure to hang this picture out for all to admire! Remember the tall kids get the back row, so it won't be too bad! Hey, challenge them to a game of basketball! That should show them who is in charge! |
| 8th September 2006 Aunt Diana | 1st day teaching - From: You had me at "Hello" Both you and your Mom could be writing books on all your day to day episodes!!!!! Love ya |
| 5th September 2006 Mom | Check is in the mail - From: Addressed to all Thanks for the address. We will send the items requested. I bet you will even get them before you leave! |
| 5th September 2006 Aunt Diana | Your stories are wonderful!!! - From: Addressed to all Have you thought about being a writer, your stories have brought much happiness to me face. So enjoyed our family visit. God Bless!!! |
| 30th August 2006 CIndy Ahrens - AKA - Mom | Drinking! - From: Stoplight - Red, Yellow, or Go! Now is this the kind of pictures that you send homw to mom & dad? In the future, we would much prefer a picture of you cleaning the streets or helping an older person across the street. I think that this celebrity thing may have gone to your head, missy! Let's keep ourselves under control, I don't need to be bailing you out of a Chinese jail! |
| 25th August 2006 Todd "would you know me by my first name?' Katz | Fried Duck Toungue - From: Bye-Bye Beijing Hi Amanda!!! So great to hear from you!!! Very exciting (hence all of the exclamation points) Okay so here are some rules to follow when in China: 1) Stay hydrated 2) Try a new dish once every 2 weeks. For example Fried Duck Tongue. You can usually find them at the bars (they are like a peanut substitute at our bars). Start easy and get more and more risque. Remember, you've already had the runs for 24 hours so the bugger must be out of your system or happy to be living in you now. Think of it as your G.I. (gastrointestinal) protector while you are in China. You do realize you will have the same issue when you come back to the states right? 3. Buy a new outfit once every week. What does it cost, $3 maybe? 4. Learn to cook authentic chinese. What are the seasonings they use, basic techniques, basic cooking times, etc. Ever think of having the fish soup? See rule 2. 5. Stop eating the damn carrots and people will stop staring at you. You look like a really tall and skinny umpa-lumpa and they are confused. First they don't know what the hell an umpa-lumpa is and second orange is not a normal human color. 6. Have fun and write lots! Be well! |
| 23rd August 2006 Katie | How cool - From: Bye-Bye Beijing I hope you are having lots of FUN!! I am very excited for you! Keep the messages going...can I tell some of the GVA kids about this site so they can check and see what you are up to? Roland |