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Other News: I’m back in China after visiting Thailand and Vietnam for a month each. That is all.
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It’s been fairly difficult to update this blog. I’m not exactly sure why. Days go by fast in China.
Links my Articles
Wallpaper me on your cell phone: Funny experience teaching in a class room in China.
Cost Summary: First Month as an ESL Teacher in China
Required Military Training in China: During my first few weeks here, this is what I saw.
The Crew
There are a total of seven of us including myself living in the same complex teaching different majors with English. I think it’s important that I document this part of my time in China. It’s a family that was forced upon us. We have the choice of locking ourselves in our apartments but instead we come together as if we had known each other for years prior. Thankfully we have a wonderful group. I hadn’t thought prior to coming here that I’d make good friends with the other teachers. I had only thought of how many Chinese friend I would have.
Being Held Back
Because I’ve signed a contract to teach here, I cannot leave. I could, but it would mean breaking the contract and paying them hundreds of dollars. I’m happy here anyway but I’m starting to feel the down sides early of not being mobile enough. I’ve been invited to film at a travel conference in Manchester, England that takes place in March. Unfortunately, I cannot go. Though they are willing to pay for most of my flight, having to pay anything out of pocket for a one weekend getaway isn’t worth it for a 17hr flight each way. Not happy about it but it feels good knowing I was given the opportunity and thinking of this could be the start of more to come. Next conference that sounds like I’m missing out on is TBEX in Vancouver. Another travel blogger conference that again I will still be in China for. Very unfortunate.
Settling In
Since my last post, I’ve moved to a new apartment. This is much larger and spacious. The last few weeks I’ve been just settling in and buying things to make my stay more comfortable. This last week has been a national holiday with seven days off. Plenty of time off to get things organized with the apartment, blogs, emails, and general catching up.
I go back and forth between writing on here and on Art of Backpacking. This is because some of the information I post here is not really suitable for the audience of that site. I’ll try to continue updating this site.
Next week, Stephie gets here! It’s been way too long.
