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Annual Check-up, 2017
If my memory is correct, I started this 10 year journey on my 55th birthday. And today Google informed me that once again I get to celebrate. They even supplied some candles! What a nice thing for them to do….I … Continue reading
It’s Been a Month…
It’s hard to believe, but it has been over a month since I left Beijing. I think I’m over the time change mess, but sleep still doesn’t always come easily. I have to remember that this was also true in … Continue reading
Back to Work!
A few weeks ago I updated my LinkedIn profile, and I somehow added a new job. I now work at “A Journey of Ten Years” which began a few years ago, as a way to slowly reach my goals, especially … Continue reading
Adjusting to the CHANGE!
It’s 10:30 pm, and I’m at my computer sipping Valerian tea. Because I had a nap before supper, I need all the help I can get to fall asleep. Jet lag is not fun! But the tea is nice! (Just … Continue reading
Goodbye Beijing!
I haven’t finished sharing about my trip to Korea yet, but I’m back home and in the middle of getting ready for my move to Ontario. Big changes as I transition from independent teacher in Beijing to Oma with responsibilities … Continue reading
Climbing Mountains…
Sometimes we think that climbing mountains is best left to those who are younger, fitter, weigh less…or at least I do. But during my trip to Korea I managed to explore two mountains, one near Sokcho ( Mount Seoraksan) and … Continue reading
You Can’t Do it All…
Today marks day 7 of my Korean explorations. I came with many plans and ideas, only to find that there just isn’t enough time to do everything on my list – and they aren’t long lists. Here are some things … Continue reading
Getting Lost… And Found again.
When I thought about blogging about my trip to Korea, I had in mind to post something day by day, tracking expenses and all that stuff. But it’s Saturday night and I’m tired and all my good intentions have fallen … Continue reading
Airport Adventures…
Getting from my home in Yizhuang-Beijing to my hostel in Chuncheon, South Korea with my self, my sanity and my luggange intact! Continue reading
So you want to make a weather blanket?
I’m not sure that I’m an expert on this, but I’m into my third year of this strange behaviour, so I think I can add something to the discussion. During my first weeks in Beijing I began to collect the … Continue reading
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