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Author Archives: Jiawei
Climbing the Great Wall
I totally didn’t expect to post anything while on vacation, but felt I had to after having such a fun day at the Great Wall. My family and I are on a week long vacation in Beijing for the Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Badaling, Beijing, Dragon Boat Festival, Great Wall, Mutianyu
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Homeschooling in the Summer
Like it or not, summer is approaching. Shanghai’s spring always feels extra short, and summer is just too powerful and pushes its way right through the middle of spring. This time of the year, I always get questions like, “So … Continue reading
Swiss Week in Shanghai
It has been raining most of the day, not the kind of pouring rain, but wet and messy enough to keep us home, a good excuse to stay indoors and pound away at our curriculum. A homeschool friend called and … Continue reading
Debunking the Homeschooling Myths
The other day my kids and I were hanging out in our compound. It was one of those nice days before the heat and humidity took over Shanghai. The weather was pleasant. Swarms of running kids and chattering parents/nannies filled … Continue reading
Three-Passenger Bike
On our way to Century Park one day, we saw this family of four sharing a bike. This woman, being a skillful rider, was riding the bike fairly fast, as if trying to be somewhere at a certain time. From … Continue reading
Posted in Shanghai in my eye
Tagged bicycles, bike passengers, bike riding, bikes, Shanghai street scenes, street scenes
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Life without Chores
In most countries, the age of eighteen is a historical moment; it is a transition from childhood to adulthood. In practical terms, an eighteen year old can move out of the house, have a life of his own, therefore marking … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and customs
Tagged ayi, domestic helper, domestic skills, urban lifestyle
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Beware of Safety?
You’ve seen the “Beware of Dog” signs, but what about “Beware of Safety”? If it doesn’t sound familiar, a visit to Suzhou will change that. Being one of China’s most beloved scenic destinations, Suzhou is not only well known for … Continue reading
Posted in Chinglish
Tagged Chinese English, Chinglish, Funny English, funny English signs
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Strange Occurrence in a Man’s Locker
My son’s swimming class turned out to be an one-of-a-kind experience. His hour long swimming usually takes place on Sunday afternoon, but due to a schedule clash with his other activities, it was changed to Thursday night. But that was … Continue reading
Baby Showers after Birth
On my recent trip to my hometown in north China, I bought some gifts for a distant cousin who is expecting her second child. Upon arrival to my parents’, I asked my mother when the baby is due and when … Continue reading
