I have a terrible habit of falling in love with every city I visit. I think it’s because I grew up in a small mountain …
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Swimming with Manatees in Florida
Manatees. Sea Cows. The ocean’s gentle giants. No matter what you call them, they are magnificent creatures. I have been fascinated by manatees for so …
An Afternoon at Niagara Falls
On my first trip to the state of New York, I somehow managed to miss the main attraction – New York City – but since …
Spending a Quick Weekend in Guilin, China
In the province of Guangxi, north of Guangdong, is the beautiful city of Guilin. 3 friends and I took weekend trip to Guilin in November …
Life in China: What I Miss Most From Home
I’ve been in China for about 4 months now, and I’ve slowly come to miss certain things from back home. I knew I would eventually …
The Philippines: A Relaxing Weekend on the Beach
During the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival from September 28 through October 3, 2012, I went with 5 friends to the Philippines. We decided that China would …
First Experience Grading Papers
Over the past few weeks at work, I’ve been correcting essays that students have written. The topic of these essays? Me. I have been assigned …
Enjoying all the Chinese Food
As a kid, I hated Chinese food. There was just something about the food that tasted gross to me, but as I got older I …
Welcome to China: My Home for the Next 10 Months
Hello everyone!!! I’ve been in China for 6 weeks now, and it seems like time that I start my blog. I have always told myself …