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| 3rd March 2008 Pam, Makoe, Monae, East, and West | - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPH! WE LOVE YOU! |
| 1st March 2008 mom/kay | gong fu ouch! - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 As usual, it appears you experienced pretty much everything possible on your latest adventure. What a wonderful, welcoming family! And the food sounded so good! Wisconsin may even seem warm to you after your stay there... Loved best the path-prancing Stephanie picture, and the incredible dancing lion. And the turtle, of course. Love you lots!!! Happy Birthday, Steph! |
| 1st March 2008 michalina | Happy Birthday Steph! - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 so funny--"There’s nothing worse than onlookers when you’re ruffling your tummy feathers." also so gross. you guys are quite strong to be so patient! and the lion dance is crazy! so colorful! Lovin it! Emails to the both of you coming soon... |
| 29th February 2008 emmy | - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 woww! that's really cool you were able to meet up with george/family and see China's countryside. that noodle maker is incredible...i bet those were delightful! loving this blog! |
| 29th February 2008 janet/mom | love the dancing lion - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 Monae and East just loved the dancing lion!!!! They watched it over and over and over again. And they liked the surf dodging too! Love you tons. |
| 27th February 2008 debbie of the wristlet | barf bags - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 Cody...you make me proud. Barfing in a crowd and hanging onto it...that is what foreign travel is all about. |
| 24th February 2008 janet/mom | Happy Chinese New Year! - From: Do You Know Gong Fu? - Pictures, videos, and commentary from Chinese New Year 2008 Wow!!! What a great Chinese New Year's festival. I love your adjectives describing the food. Makes the mouth water. I simply love the dancing lion!!!!! And I love the countryside. What a treasure to find such a wonderful, warm welcoming family! What does Nu'er mean? The TV watching seemed a lot lile New Year's eve here. I wonder what people there did before TV. How cold was that water, Stephanie? Was that the ocean or a lake? Thanks for sharing your wonderful holiday with us. Love you tons! |
| 15th February 2008 Jay Roberts | teaching & traveling there - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Thanks for sharing. Happy Valentine's Day from Utah (originally from Milwaukee). I've been offered a position teaching English at a modern-looking Institute there. I turn 56 this month. Do you think a fellow with background in Humanities, Latin, Library Science, family history, and teaching would be comfortable there? The school offers 1200rmb for housing, plus a salary, but no food or travel allowance. You seem courageous, and I hope you have a Happy Year of the Rat there! |
| 14th February 2008 Michalina | Wo ai ni! - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Can you understand pinyun without the accent marks? This is what I'm learning in my chinese class... i love it! Steph, how is your Chinese coming along? And Cody, can you understand what's being said on the streets? And hold a conversation? I love you guys! Happy Valentine's Day! |
| 12th February 2008 Dad/Tom | ahow's everything? - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Hi Stephanie and Cody. I got tired of looking out the window and watching it snow, so I thought I'd send a little note. It's interesting to re-read your blog entries. I often notice something I missed. Glad things went well in HK. It sounds like a pretty neat city. I guess that's kind of an understatement, hey? I get hungry when I look at your blog entries about the food. Looking forward to hearing from you when you get back to Cheng Du. |
| 12th February 2008 Maxine | Snow storm - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration China made the news here again yesterday. Emergency supplies to include blankets, jackets, and food supplies were shipped out from Hawaii through our military, to aide the victims of the severe snow storm in China. So far, Obama and Clinton are almost in a dead heat regarding delegates. It may come down to something called "super delegates" votes, to determine who will be the democratic candidate for presidential candidate. Stay warm. How was you New Year spent with the Chinese family? |
| 11th February 2008 emmy | - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration a belated happy new year! i love how that person made you guys draw a heart..that sleeping train sounds really intense..but rad, it's like an extended version of head to foot sleeping but with the feet of strangers instead of micha's. sss i am glad there are pointy elbowed people everywhere! is that tuna sized correctly? really that huge?! |
| 9th February 2008 Marisa Polansky | - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know im keeping up on your adventures and i miss you dearly steph. So glad to see you're still finding ways to display that beautiful voice of yours. Lots and lots and lots of love. |
| 8th February 2008 mom/kay | snow fun - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Once again, I am truly impressed with the time and effort you put into your wonderful journal and pictures, given all that you are going through. I believe your positive, upbeat, what next? attitudes are amazing, and most likely why you seem to emerge from any encounter as just one more adventure along the way. We watched the storm coverage on the uncles' China channel---they were showing people shoveling huge highways with what looked like coal shovels. Sure puts things into perspective. Hope your new year was fun, with lots of fireworks! |
| 8th February 2008 Pam | - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Hi guys. Hope you are surviving your New Year's celebrations! We saw pictures on the news of all the stranded passengers sleeping in train stations, etc. because of the snow, etc. Wow! I love that picture of you guys on the train after like hour 30 or something. Congratulations too Steph on getting your Z visa. When will it start to get warm there? I bet you guys will have a beautiful spring and summer. The big news here is 18 inches of snow! Oh yeah and High School Musical on ice for Monae and Laura. She was so excited about it! Thanks Laura! Love you guys. Pam |
| 7th February 2008 Michalina | Xin nian kuan le! - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Happy New Year, guys! Can't wait to hear how you spent it! And an ignorant question.... so do you not follow our calendar at all in China? How does that work exactly? Because I know you went out for "New Year's" already... |
| 7th February 2008 Maxine | - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Kung hee fat choy. |
| 6th February 2008 Maxine | Snow storm - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration Hi. Wow, that snow storm made all the news here and I was thinking about you and how it was affecting your travels. 49 hours on a hard bench on a crowded smelly frozen train. Making unique memories. Congratulations on getting your Z visa, Stephanie. I thoroughly enjoy your excellently written blog and beautiful pictures, especially the steam table one, and the heart with you 2 in it. The news her is that is is Super Tuesday, and 22 states are having primary voting. Won't get California's count until sometime tomorrow - they have 370 or so delegates - the largest of all states. So much for U.S.A. news. Keep warm. |
| 5th February 2008 Mom/Janet | Amazing! - From: The Largest Annual Human Migration I am just blown away by all of your adventures and how you manage to stay mostly upbeat through them all--the stinky bathroom would have driven me to distraction! And those tight sleeping quarters--I get claustrophobic just reading about it. Thanks so much for taking the time to give us so many details. It really does make it seem like I'm there for at least a little bit of the adventure. That day-long bus pass on the island sounds phenomenal! What kinds of snow activities do they do where there is lots of snow? How did you get connected to this family you will be sharing the Chinese New Year with. We'll be thinking of you enjoying all the festivities. Can't wait to hear about them! Miss you both tons! |
| 4th February 2008 mukesh | my friend - From: When two blogs join forces- 1 superblog stephanie i am very happy to watch ur travel photos, i think ur very happy in china. i wish u a happy days, ur smile was great keep it, with regars mukesh nair , kerala |
| 29th January 2008 Annie Blackwood Honrath | This is it! - From: S is for Spicy - everything you want to know about Sichuan food This has been my favorite posting of yours, of course. Excellent job describing in detail each and every colorful dish--I feel as though I have had my dose of cookbook reading for the day. |
| 29th January 2008 anonymous | Happy New Year - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Enjoy your travels! I can't believe Laura has already bought her tickets to visit you. We can't wait to come too. Love you! |
| 28th January 2008 throat | SNOW? - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack I just read about a blanketing. Have you any toboggans? |
| 25th January 2008 Maxine | - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Aloha. How are your backpack travels going? 35 degrees and rain and ice sound terrible to me, as I feel cold when we have 68 degree evenings in Waikiki. But, for those folks in 0 degree weather in Wisconsin, it puts perspective. The right wardrobe can make the difference, and I don't think those "sleeve savers" add too much warmth to you. So, stay warm. I am enjoying watching our political caucus season here in the US, with female running for president. Happy Chinese New Year. |
| 22nd January 2008 mom/kay | happy new year! - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Sounds like your New Year's celebration was really a lot of fun. Karaoke, hustling foosball, crazy eights: you're definitely leaving your mark on Chengdu! Cannot wait to hear about the actual Chinese New Year/Spring Festival celebrations going on there--especially since it's your Year of the Rat, Cody. Now I must ask: who is watering your chia elucidation while you are gone?? |
| 22nd January 2008 Pam | - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Hi guys! You are making me toooo jealous! Hope everything goes well with your visa Steph. Keep up the entries. I love to read them. Happy New Year! |
| 20th January 2008 Mom/Janet | On the road again - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Wish I could have been a fly on the wall during the singing extravaganza. Sounds like a great time! The medical exam required is really comprehensive. Is it easer to get a student visa than a workers visa? Hope all of that goes well. We're looking forward to your travel adventures. Are you already expeiencing warmer weater? Today, for the Playoffs atLambeau it's below zero and way below zero with the windchill. People are paying hundreds of dollars to freeze to death. The only news in Wisconsin right now is the Packers and the weather! Stay warm! |
| 20th January 2008 Maxine | Spring Break - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack Happy Chinese New Year. Seems you 2 make friends ery easily. Must be your winning way. That medical exam of Stephanie's sure was THOROUGH and FAST. The U. S. should take a lesson. Very interesting to learn how Karaoke is done in Chengdu - private rooms. Spring Break in the winter - how does that work? Does it last until Spring? |
| 19th January 2008 Larva | here we come! - From: Back to Living Out of a Backpack we are coming! April 10-May 1. Sarah and I are freaking out over our just-purchased tickets to come see you and are spending the coldest day of the year eating cinnamon rolls at Sarah's in Chicago and reading the Rough Guide to China. Can. Not. Wait! Love you guys. Larva |
| 18th January 2008 Michalina | - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. hahaha! I love the video! so cute!!! it definitely brought me back into the christmas spirit, one month later.... keep up the good work, guys! |
| 16th January 2008 Monae | - From: S is for Spicy - everything you want to know about Sichuan food Hi Steph and Cody! I just saw all your pictures on your blog. Some of the food looked very good. I just turned 8! I can't wait until you guys come back. Love, Monae |
| 13th January 2008 debbie | fruity cake - From: S is for Spicy - everything you want to know about Sichuan food Cody and Steph...I think you should buy that whole big cake and ship it home to mama...it looks like a quilt! Beautiful, really. I also loved the underground candy store. Any dark, fertive types hangin out there? |
| 13th January 2008 Peder | yum - From: S is for Spicy - everything you want to know about Sichuan food All those dishes make me so dang hungry. Side note: You are doing a wonderful job of blogging. Keep it up! |
| 13th January 2008 mom/janet | Thanks for the food adventure - From: S is for Spicy - everything you want to know about Sichuan food What great food experiences you are having! I felt like I was right there feasting along with you. It's great that you're trying so many new things. Laura has been sending your posts to Grandma, and I can imagine she will enjoy these. Love and miss both of you! |
| 13th January 2008 mom/kay | craving some szechuan... - From: S is for Spicy - everything you want to know about Sichuan food Certainly looks like you are eating well! Your photos are fabulous, as usual. Love the facial expressions and wonderful food detail, all presented so artistically. I believe I am most impressed, however, with the thought of you two eating mashed potatoes and gravy with chopsticks. |
| 10th January 2008 Maxine | a New Year - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. Aloha. Steph, how is the job? Cody, did you get the classes you wanted? Chengdu looks very pretty from your photos. Yes, how is the food? I listen to Hawaiian music with friends 3 evenings a week, although my group goes 7 evenings a week. Do you have a mailing address? Take care. |
| 4th January 2008 Pam et al | - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. Hi guys! I loved your Q&A. I got the answers to many of my own probing questions. I too am living in my coat as usual so I feel a connection. Steph, please tell us more about how your job is going. We miss you guys. Keep up the good work! Love, Pam |
| 3rd January 2008 Mike K | Happy Holidays - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. Thanks for the video and cool Q & A session. Sorry to hear about the fake cave lighting (was my favorite picture). Keep us posted on the chia pet. Be safe. Gung hay fat choy (The only chinese I remember, had to cheat on the spelling though. Probably does not happen there till Feb sometime) |
| 28th December 2007 Angie | Cheese, Obviously. - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. I'm at home in MN, and I'm suffering from a little WI withdrawal, so, for inclusion in the food post, how's the cheese? Your video was delightful. Happy Holidays! |
| 28th December 2007 Maxine | - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. WOW. I am so impressed by your Christmas singing video!!! Stephanie, beautiful voice. Cody, did not know you played the harmonica. Enjoyed watching you. Now, on to a happy CHINESE New Year. Very interesting those sleeves for the jacket. Buy blankets and keep warm. |
| 27th December 2007 Mom/Janet | Merry Christmas! - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. What an awesome performance!!!! Stephanie, you never sing long enough for me! Cody, you're getting very accomplished on the harmonica! Are you two getting used to being cold all the time. Stephanie, I can't imagine you liking this aspect too much. Those sleeve covers are quite something. Do some people wear different ones every day? Are they a style element, sort of like a tie? I loved the answers to all the questions. Which floor is your apartment on? It looks like it's up pretty high. Are there other English teachers from the United States or other countries there too? What is the story behind the Satori tees? I'm probably the only one who doesn't know. You can bet that I'll be listening to your performance over and over and over again. Miss you both so much! |
| 27th December 2007 mom kay | holiday greetings - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. Truly enjoyed the stunning holiday performance art! And I am quite envious of your chia elucidation... Sounds like you're keeping the family traditions alive even on the other side of the world--way to go! Love you and miss you, but with your caroling video running on a continuous loop in the background, it was like you were actually here with us.... Will we receive a New Year's performance as well? Or do we have to wait for the Chinese New Year? |
| 26th December 2007 Maxine | Mele Kalimaka - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. Merry Christmas. Your photos continue to be so beautiful and expressive of the culture there. There is a book called "River Town", written by a fellow who worked for the Peace Corp, in Wuhan. He now lives in Beijing. Pulitzer prize winner for his novel. Very informative. One needs to take care of their health there. Pick it up if you can. |
| 26th December 2007 Maxine | Chengdu and guardian angel. . . - From: And Happy Holidays to You! Mondo Q&A Post. Wow. You 2 are so BRAVE Did you do a lot of research before arriving in China? Looking for jobs in a city where you are LOST - yes, determined. The visa process does sound confusing. Hope those come through for you. Tray, your guide, sounds more like a guardian angel. WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Cody, learning Mandarin. Stephanie, teaching singing, and so cute, the students should adore you. Your apt looks FABULOUS. You should see how terrible the housing is in Waikik. Love those opera masks under your Christmas tree. Lots of love nad keep having the adventures of a lifetime. |
| 22nd December 2007 Fergy | Amnemities - From: The Stats: Chengdu (Part 2) Are there any apartments that DO include the monkeys? If so, please let me know. |
| 21st December 2007 Mom/Janet | Great apartment! - From: The Stats: Chengdu (Part 2) I'm so happy everything worked out with the job and classes and the apartment. Can't wait to hear more about the teaching and classes. The apartment looks wonderful! And with Christmas decorations no less! Your stockings are haning up here, too! Steph, I bet you love all those big windows! I too, would like US dollars for the Chinese currency. I know I could figure it out but we like to relax while we're reading your blog. After all, we're on a virtual vacation! Love and miss you both very much. P.S. Did I tell you we've had 23 inches of snow already! |
| 21st December 2007 Drew | Wow! Beautiful city! - From: Introduction to Chengdu (Part 1) Chengdu looks so beautiful. What a great place to settle. I can't wait to come visit you! |
| 21st December 2007 Drew | Wow! Awesome pad! - From: The Stats: Chengdu (Part 2) A transporter and high solar gain--you've done well for yourselves. I'm so excited for you guys! |
| 20th December 2007 Mike K | Amazing - From: The Stats: Chengdu (Part 2) Very cool! Congatulations on everything, life is definitely amazing. Keep the pcitures and updates coming, we all really enjoy it. Be safe. |
| 18th December 2007 mom kay | just a few questions - From: The Stats: Chengdu (Part 2) Actually, I also have a few questions that hopefully others reading these comments will have been wondering about as well: 1) When you tell us how much your expenses/salaries are in RMB, could you possibly include the American dollar equivalent as well? Imagine how impressed we will all be when we see what deals you are getting without having to try to figure it out ourselves.... 2) Steph: how did you manage to jam a teacher's wardrobe into your backpack? Or will this venture require new clothes? (Because you know what Thoreau said....) 3) Steph again: are you getting enough chocolate? (Can you tell I miss your humor????) love you... |