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Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil

Hear no evil, see no evil speak no evil 2012-2-9 Those three short phrases are the truth. I do not deny bad things happen everywhere, but in my little corner of the world, life is pleasant. I have not witnesses anything that would contradict my statement. Call it naiveity or blindness, but it is not … Read more

Writings on the wall

Goals

2012-2-9 As yet another night turns into day and my 4 hours of sleep then 2 hours of awake pattern continues, I began thinking about goals. I have only 10 days until my next semester begins. Last semester my only goal was survive. But not that I am neck deep in life in China, I … Read more

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Lantern Festival

p><a Today is my first lantern festival in China, and after missing Chinese New Year due to illness I really wanted to go see some of the festivities. I found out that Millineum Park was having a big lantern festival celebration complete with giant dragon displays and amazing fireworks. Thinking, cool I can do this, … Read more

Real people

Not everyones cup of tea.

Not everyones cup of tea 2012-2-5 Just as the title says China is not everyones cup of tea, and small towns and villages are even less peoples idea of a great time. When I would tell everyon back home that I was coming to China not just to visit this time, but to live for … Read more

Self, Sex, Bummdom

2012-2-5 Well, for some reason, today I have been totally bummed. Not sure why. Usually I can shake it off pretty easy but today I couldnt. So I turned to the one sure fired cure for glumliness(yes it is a word because I created it) watch a marathon of Sex and the City. No matter … Read more

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Hello World!

Hello world! I am in China now, Kaifeng to be exact. I haven’t been able to post much of anything because the internet in our dorm is super slow and many websites that i use for my blog and travel updates are “blocked” here. (PS excuse the numerous spelling errors, i was typing fast and … Read more

Dreams really do come true

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

Today…

Today has been a rather strange day. I couldn’t quiet put my finger on why I am sad and a bit reflective. I first thought it was the rainy weather and then maybe a touch of home-sickness; but then it dawned on me, this will be the first year that I will not be attending … Read more

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Shannon’s Shots (Book 2)

Shannon’s Shots (Book 2). some of my unrelated to china photography… let me know what you think.  

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