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Beijing

Oh Yeah, It’s Really Happening

June 3, 2010

in Beijing, Daily Life

I’m really a Beijing resident. I even got a little piece of paper from the local police station saying so. (Okay, it says I’m a temporary resident, but that’s all foreigners really can be here.) I’m here. I’ve got a great apartment. I’ve got an Internet connection. What more do I need?
How about a bathtub? [...]

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Beijing Of Old

February 9, 2010

in Beijing, China, Travel

Woken from my slumber entirely too early this morning, (I pretty much slept all weekend and am now accustomed to noon wakeup), the DH and I braved the cool and rainy Linyi morning for a quick flight to Beijing. Now we’re holed up in our hostel room, watching CCTV9 and feeling quite urbane.

Parked airplanes [...]

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In Beijing, 798 Equals Art

January 28, 2010

in Beijing, China

七九八

The 798 Art District in Beijing
Just a few decades ago, this industrial district on the northeast corner of Beijing was home to a high security factory producing “secret” components for the Chinese military. The bauhaus-style complex was designed and built by the East Germans in the 1950s-1960s, in cooperation with the Soviet Union. In a [...]

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Patiently She Watches

January 22, 2010

in Beijing, China, Photo Friday

Photo Friday #26

Peasant Lady Sculpture
798 Art District, Beijing, China
Looking much like the hundreds of peasant ladies I have seen during my years in China, this peasant lady sits and watches the world passing by. Some might say she watches as the New China passes her by.
Found in the 798 Art District in Beijing, China – [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day

May 10, 2009

in Beijing, China, Family, Holidays

SIL, Moi, Sis & Mom at Ming Tombs, Beijing 2006
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there,
and especially these three!

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To Expat Moms in Beijing

March 23, 2009

in Beijing, China, Expat Life, Global Nomad/TCK

If I had kids and if I lived in Beijing, I would attend this seminar sponsored by the Beijing International SOS clinic: 
Understanding Third Culture Children – 13th May 2009
(But I don’t and I don’t so I won’t, but I love to promote TCK events! If you’re an expat mom, you’re raising TCKs!) I couldn’t locate any [...]

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Nervewracking Ain’t the Word

November 26, 2008

in Beijing, China, Expat Life

I shouldn’t be posting right now. I should be working. I just can’t concentrate on anything. I am a ball of nerves and my mind is a knot of sparking electrical wires.
Those of you who have not had to deal with US Consulates and visas may not understand this feeling. The DH has applied for [...]

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Commune by the Great Wall

December 17, 2007

in Beijing, China, Travel

Looking for some swank at the Great Wall? Try Commune by the Great Wall by Kempinski Hotels. Definitely that is a new definition for the word commune. Looks pretty luxe to me. The hotel features villas designed by 12 Asian architects. There are suites as well as standard and deluxe rooms. While I don’t usually [...]

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Pizza Hut Lands in Linyi

November 26, 2007

in Beijing, China, Expat Life, Food, Linyi, Restaurants

This post was much better the first time I wrote it, but then it was eaten by the Great Firewall of China. I’ll try to rewrite it but frankly, I am so annoyed and frustrated and TIRED of this ridiculous censorship and the fact that I have to use a special program just to see [...]

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In Beijing

April 19, 2007

in Beijing, China, Expat Life, Travel

Thursday morning, Steak & Eggs Diner, Beijing.
I survived my 10 hour hard seat train ride. What an ordeal. I am actually looking forward to a plush economy airline seat! The ride was monotonous and not to exciting, although as I was passing through the ticket control I did witness a guy try to get on [...]

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