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I've Finished

Merry Christmas... and if you take offence at this greeting, TOUGH SHIT! Get a life. I've finished... It's all over. I've marked all the exam papers and submitted the final results to the college. Since then, I've been inundated with phone calls, messages, ...

(Pics) Dec 25th, 2009 Read more

Four Weeks Today - The Final Countdown

I got confirmation this morning of my flight out of China; January the 19th, four weeks today. I don't know how I feel really. 'Resigned' it probably the mot juste. I'm also of the mind that a break will be good for me.

Dec 22nd, 2009 Read more

Unhealthy, But I Love It

I'm just about to delve into the most unhealthy meal I've possibly ever eaten here in China: Smoked-bacon sandwiches and a plate of chips! Butter on the bread and salt 'n' vinegar on the chips (cough, cough). I see it as a 'Bridge-building' exercise...

Dec 14th, 2009 Read more

Yet Another Christmas in China

Well, we're not quite celebrating Christmas in China just yet, but preparations are under way. I only start thinking about Christmas once my birthday is over. With the celebration of that having been put back, so were festive preparations. Furthermore...

Dec 7th, 2009 Read more

Wot? No News From China!

I can hardly believe it! Both today and yesterday the world's press failed to include any news from China. This is the first time I've ever noticed this. I have stumbled upon the International No China Press festival? Have we dropped off the edge of the world?

Dec 4th, 2009 Read more

Party II - Follow THAT!

Follow that! Already voted the best party of the decade in China, last night's party proved to be something very special. It was well attended and enjoyed by everyone there. People from EIGHT nations mingled... I reckon we achieved more than the UN have ever done!

(Pics) Nov 29th, 2009 Read more

The Party - Part I

The Party is off to a tremendous start and I'm only talking of the preparations. It officially kicks-off in about 20 hours time. I've been cooking all day and I can barely close the fridge at this point. In spite of acting as Spielberg, Craddock and Jimmy Saville, I ...

Nov 27th, 2009 Read more

What Do You Call A Yank in China?

It's no effin wonder the world is in dire straits! What do you call a Yank (Seppo) in China? I'd say 'adventerous'. What do you call a small group of seppos in China, especially a group of supposedly educated people who can't even organise a Thanksgiving bash?

(Pics) Nov 26th, 2009 Read more

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