Writer. Traveler. Tea Drinker.
I started this blog as a place to write down my observations and thoughts as I live and explore a new culture. But more than that bloggers have helped me in many aspects of my life (budget bloggers, travel bloggers, entrepreneur bloggers) and I wanted to pay it forward. I have learned a lot about teaching in china, traveling and just living the life of my own choosing. I thought I could share my experiences and information and hopefully inspire people as other have done for me.
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Most Recent Posts from Writer. Traveler. Tea Drinker.
The Latest from the Video World
Recently there have been a few viral videos here in China that have been making the news (and have all my students talking). In case you missed them, I thought I would share them with you. Let’s get the first one out of the way (like eating something bitter before desert.) This one is the … Continue reading »Posted on 16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm
Tea Season: Have You Gotten Your Virgin Picked Tea Yet?
Springtime is tea time in china. The time most of the green tea is plucked and roasted for the coming year. This time is so popular for picking tea that the approximately 3 month period is broken down into four different “growing seasons.” Some of the best, top end teas are plucked right now, for … Continue reading »Posted on 14 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
PostSecrets….Chinese Style!
So you know the website PostSecret? (If you don’t go check it out right away!) Well, it gave me an idea for class. Writing class can be a bit dry. I mean, the writing exercises are totally creative and fun, but it’s still sitting quietly and writing. And I know for some it’s just not … Continue reading »Posted on 5 May 2012 | 11:56 am
Tests, Tests Everywhere and Not a Drop to Learn.
For the past few weeks I’ve been going easy on my students. In writing class we haven’t done much writing, and in speaking class we’ve just done a few easy and fun activities. Why? Well, my students were under a lot of pressure, A LOT, and I didn’t want to add to their burden. So … Continue reading »Posted on 1 May 2012 | 12:28 pm
Office Hours
Many universities in China mandate teachers do Office Hours, a time in which the teacher must sit in the office and help any student that comes. My university actually doesn’t make the foreign teachers do that. In fact, no one even suggested to us, and yet, I do it anyway. I know, some other foreign teachers probably … Continue reading »Posted on 22 April 2012 | 3:20 am
