Hello World!
I know it has been a while….6 weeks (not counting the 9/11 post) to be exact. I have been very busy with life in China. It has been no-stop since I got here on August 25th. In a very brief run down while on a brief slow down (with an internet connection) here is a … Read more
Shannon’s Shots (Book 2)
Shannon’s Shots (Book 2). some of my unrelated to china photography… let me know what you think.
Panda Fever
One of my most treasured memories of my last trip to China is our stop at a Panda sanctuary outside Xi’an. I had never before seen a live panda and I was in awe of their beauty. They had pandas old and young in enclosures similar to a western zoo like the one in San Diego. … Read more
UA student receives Confucius Institute Henan Scholarship to study abroad : The University of Akron News
UA student receives Confucius Institute Henan Scholarship to study abroad : The University of Akron News. University of Akron student Shannon Anicas was not sure about returning to school at her age. If she had let her age affect her decision she would not have been the lucky recipient of the UA Confucius Institute Henan Scholarship, … Read more
14? Really only 14 days left until I leave? SWEET!
So as you can guess I have 14 days until I am on a long flight to China. Many have asked what do I do on such long flights, to which I reply “this will only be my third at this length”. But I kinda look forward to them. I mean you can catch up … Read more
3 Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss in China | gotsaga.com (by me)
http://www.gotsaga.com/detailsaga/3-experiences-you-shouldn-t-miss-in-china/5277 By Shannon Anicas China is a very large country filled with thousands of years of culture and history. We are all familiar with the well known places like The Great Wall or the Terracotta Soldiers. The more seasoned sinophiles know the awesomeness of Sichuan’s hot pot experience or the Panda Breeding Center. And maybe you … Read more
Great Site for Learning Useful Chinese Sayings… my chinese notebook . . .
Some Chinese proverbs ~ my chinese notebook . . .. Sometimes in my pursuit to find a solution to the problem of grasping Mandarin I stumble across some cool things like a new artist (Beilei or Jason Chen) or a fun website that expands my vocabulary (if only I could make it all stay in my head) … Read more












