The story of my crazy quest to get to China and what happens when I do. So many people said I was crazy from the start. Maybe that is part of the drive that has pushed me from a small town in the mid-west to the other-side of the globe. Lesson to everyone: never call…
Tag: China
This is where I hope to write about my trip
I have avoided talking about it for months, at least in any specific terms. It was just too painful. Being on the opposite side of the world from your love. I tried to push the memories away but they keep coming back haunting my dreams. I didn’t want to think about it, much less talk…
Story in the Kaifeng News about me and my teaching
安霓珊：我很享受奉献爱心的过程 I was interviewed when I was teaching for a dear friend’s school in Kaifeng. This is the article. It is in Chinese, but a friend translated it. I am extremely honored to be apart of this school, and would do it again in a heartbeat. For those that don’t know Anni Shan is the…
Spring is in the air (so are kites!)
Today on my walk around campus, and its adjacent neighborhoods, I saw the first sign of Spring in China.
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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)…
FAQ: What do the Chinese Eat for Breakfast
Many times since I began studying Chinese culture I have been asked (and often wondered myself) strange questions. In an attempt to dispel myths and stereotypes I will create posts when I can about some FAQ (frequently asked questions). My hopes are to educate the willing and disprove the nay-sayers. Todays FAQ: What do the Chinese eat…
Counting Down and Packing Up
Counting Down and Packing Up Well, after much confusion and changing plans I finally know when I want to leave – August 17 – for China. I have to be to Kaifeng by July 27 to join the rest of the crew going. I am planning on flying into Hong Kong and staying with friends…
Wandering & Wondering 