Tag: China

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Smog Days

Dec. 17, 2016 11:00 pm Beijing, China Back in Ohio right now, everyone has started Christmas break and is enjoying a relaxing time at home between semesters. Even if they weren’t on break, school would definitely be cancelled based on the amount of ice Chillicothe currently has. Here in Beijing, though, we don’t get snow days. No, we get smog days. “What is a smog

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How Quickly We Become Good Friends

Dec. 14, 2016 11:00 pm Beijing, China Yeah, so I lied. I’m so sorry for being super absent over the past few days. I totally failed on updating you guys at all. Again, it’s been a little rough recently and I’ve really just wanted to go home and go to bed after the day was finished.  That said, here’s what’s been going on in Kristen’s

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Work

Big Shoes to Fill

Dec. 10, 2016 9:00 pm Beijing, China Hey guys, I’m sorry for all of the “quick post” messages you’ve been getting lately. If you haven’t noticed, this past week or so has been a bit tough. A lot of work and not enough sleep. I think the adrenaline has started to finally wear off. While I still love my job, it’s not “new” anymore. It’s

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Fun, Work

Tired: A Trip to the Auto Musuem

Dec. 9, 2016 11:30 pm Beijing, China First of all… Happy birthday, Meghan! I hope you have an amazing day and a great lunch with Mom. I’m p–ying that Abba blesses you beyond belief this coming year! Love you so much and miss you lots! Also, happy birthday to Aaron McClay. Sorry, you don’t get large pink letters, Aaron. You’re not cool enough 😛 But

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Pearl Market and Christmas Cards

Dec. 7, 2016 11:30 pm Beijing, China As you read this, I’d like you to take one moment to remember the men that lost their lives on December 7, 1941. This day 75 years ago changed the history of our nation and led us into one of the most horrific wars the world has ever seen. It is important to remember, though, that more than

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