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100 Words

October 28, 2009

Poverty
“Blessed are the poor” says God, but i’m rich. I try to do my best with what’s been given. I made a spontaneous commitment last Spring to give to all who ask, but i feel strange admitting that. What if one day i forget about that commitment and you see me not giving to [...]

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Questions and Answers

September 28, 2009

Last week’s featured article was about some questions that i commonly hear in regards to living in China. My friend Magnus runs a website called MandMx.com. You may have seen Magnus comment a time or two and he has even featured one of my posts on his website before. Last week, Magnus [...]

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How You Did That

September 20, 2009

Yes, i know the title is incorrect grammar, maybe that is your first clue that this post is not a definitive guide for how to be cool in China. I know nothing of the sort. It is simply this:
While living in China for a short time i have realized that i often get [...]

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Beijing Must NOT Do’s

September 14, 2009

When you come to Beijing there is obviously a ton of options for fun things to do and great food to eat. But just like any place in the world, there is also a plethora of things you should avoid or be careful about. Here’s a short list i’ve compiled of the things [...]

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Beijing Must-Do’s

September 6, 2009

Whether you are visiting or living in Beijing, i have compiled a short list of “Must Do’s.” I’ve tried to avoid the really touristy ones that everyone seems to do. So, if you are confused about what i’m talking about then that’s all the more reason to come hang out with me in Beijing. Without [...]

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I Hope They Know

June 14, 2009

I hope they know how much i care.
I hope they know that when we ride buses together and eat together and talk together and laugh together my prayer is for God to burn these memories into the depths of my being. Literally every time i am with these friends i pray that [...]

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The Top of Beijing

May 26, 2009

Recently, i was at the top of the famous CCTV tower in Haidian district of Beijing. The tower looks like a giant sewing needle pointed straight into the sky. As you ascend the 300 meters to the top your ears begin to pop and that’s when you know this isn’t just a normal [...]