Monthly Archives: November 2006

Crisis In Suzhou: Downgrading To Yellow

Well, I think we're almost out of the woods folks. Though still not tip-top, Maggie's back to her energetic self and eager to get out of the damn hospital. With Day Four behind us now, we're hoping that the doctor will allow her to come home tomorrow. These last few days have blurred together like …

November 13, 2006
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Crisis In Suzhou: Update

Alright folks, just a quick update. After bouncing back and forth between work and the hospital a number of times today, here are some things: Maggie's in a better bed, if not better company. They've moved her from the "temporary" bed set up in an already full room to a much cooler (as in I …

November 11, 2006
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A Pittance of Time

As I'm generally quite entrenched in the "make love not war" camp, I'm not entirely sure why Remembrance Day always strikes a chord with me, but it does. When I first watched the following video last year (at, oddly enough, this time), I thought it was the start of a gag video. Then as you …

November 11, 2006
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My Baobei Is Broken

Today, quite possibly, was the longest day I've ever had to endure in my life. Ok, there were probably a few heavily-hangovered, full-days-of-work back in my younger-years that compete on an endurance level, but on an emotional level – this one wins hands down. I've often complained about my fears of the Chinese medical system …

November 10, 2006
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Rant In Peace TTC

Well, it's happened. TalkTalkChina's reign as the #1 stop for China Expats to go and bitch has come to an end. It's been a good ride, but all good things, as they say. For a year and a half TTC has provided the English language China blogsphere with loads of poignant posts that led to …

November 9, 2006
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Quid Pro Quo: So Cool For School

Possibly the coolest part about stretching my legs and leaving the safety of the True North Strong And Free is that I meet some amazing people. Actually, sometimes it's a bit overwhelming to be surrounded by such cool people and realize my biggest concerns are that people at work didn't notice I shaved my beard. …

November 7, 2006
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The Postie With The Mostie

Alright folks, thanks for all your awesome feedback on the Full Disclosure post. I've weighed what everyone has said about this idea, and also read up on a few things on the PayPerPost site. Though the concept seems to have a few growing pains they're working out, I like the potential it holds. So, for …

November 7, 2006
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A Bit About The Weather

One of the big reasons that, after a year and a half there, I moved south from Dalian was I feared battling through another northeastern winter. But, but, I'm Canadian… there's three things we Canucks all know: hockey, winter and how to make love in a canoe. Well folks, sorry to break the stereotype, but …

November 6, 2006
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A Book For Breakfast

Having recently finished Foreign Babes In Beijing, I decided last night to reload my nightstand with a new novel for my wake-up reads. I consulted my big pile of books I brought back with me from Canada and settled on one I had nearly forgotten about: The Coma by Alex Garland. Garland, for those that …

November 6, 2006
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Korean Madness

fiLi has an excellent post with a collection of the top Asian videos on YouTube. Though most were worth watching (the 'crazyasianmother' was kinda stupid), this one is one I can watch again and again. The girls are just so animated, it's like watching a live action cartoon put to Korean pop and funny dancing.

November 2, 2006
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We All Look The Same To Them

Considering "How To Spot A Jap" is my second most popular post with 1056 views as of this writing (snuggly between "Who Wants The Display Model" and "Chairman Mee-ow!"), it should come as no surprise to me that the whole nationality-blurring aspect goes both ways. I always thought it was an insult to Asian people …

November 1, 2006
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