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How Things Have Changed In China (for me)
I've just been into town on my own (woo hoo) to pick up my new glasses. I'd just like to say that in my 26 years of glasses-wearing I have never before come across such a superb service. The west should listen up and learn.

Sep 12th, 2004 Read more

'Dosva Danya' - My Son's Mother
Here is the very first entry I made in this on-line diary about living in China which pertained to the mother of my son, Dosva Danya or 'Tanya' as she likes to be called.  Her real name is Tatyana, being Russian of course.  It was September 8th, 2004.

Sep 8th, 2004 Read more

Some TEFL Teachers Don't Last A Week
I don't know why other TEFL teachers come to China.  I know I came to learn the language and because I enjoy going to new places, meeting new people.  I didn't know I was going to have a baby though!  But why do other 外国人 wei guo ren come here?  Some don't even last a week!

(Pics) Sep 7th, 2004 Read more

Power To The People!
Those were the days;  when I had motivation but no power.  I don't mean strength but electricity.  During my first week in China the power to my 'home' was off more than it was on.  Welcome to a re-cap of the 'interesting events' from September 2004, Heilongjiang China.

Sep 4th, 2004 Read more

China, The Early Days
What great beer! Okay, so I didn't have a skin-full of the stuff and as anyone who knows me will be aware, I don't suffer from hangovers, but I woke this morning about five-something and I felt like I'd just walked away from 3 months at the Betty Ford clinic.

(Pics) Aug 30th, 2004 Read more

China - A First Impression

It's nine something and I've got inspectors and workmen coming in and out of the room like ants. I'm still wearing the scent of a London bag-lady and full of shit!

Work is going on but nothing seems to be happening.

Aug 29th, 2004 Read more

Leaving For China
This is the very first diary entry I made way, way back in August of 2004.  I remember it so clearly that I could draw a picture even now.  Little did I know what was in store for me.  I certainly didn't expect to be a father!

Aug 27th, 2004 Read more

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