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For When I am Weak, Then I am Strong

Dec. 21, 2016 9:30 pm Beijing, China Sorry, I’ve been really bad about updating lately. To be fair, the past couple of days have been spent in my room. Remember how I talked about the pollution being really bad when I wrote a couple days ago? Okay, so schools had to shut down through today (Wednesday). As a result, we didn’t have any classes. EF,

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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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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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I’m Still Alive!

Dec. 4, 2016 11:30 pm Beijing, China I know that might be a huge surprise, considering how inactive I’ve been on here lately. I’ve actually hit a new record, 3 days in one blog. I’m hoping not to get to this again any time soon. So here’s the deal with why I’ve been MIA, I’ve barely had time to breathe! I mentioned last time I

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Christmas, Turkeys, and Teachers! Oh My!

Nov. 28, 2016 11:00 pm Beijing, China So once again you get a two-fer. Sorry about that, but last night I was pretty busy. See, yesterday was a bit crazy. My day started early when I woke up to take family Christmas photos. Yes, you read that right. I did say “family” photos. Those of you who receive our Christmas card every year will know

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