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Posts Tagged ‘China’

China’s Art Scene

In Day-To-Day on 10 April 2009 tagged 798, art, China with

China’s art scene is gaining world acclaim. Just recently, there was an exhibit in D.C. that showcased artwork, just from China. Nearby where I live, there’s a place called 798 art district. It is an abandoned munitions factory that is now converted into multiple art galleries. With Beijing’s mundane skyline, sterile environment, and “cut-out” temples, [...]

Straight From The King

In Day-To-Day on 9 April 2009 tagged beijing, burger king, China, whopper with

The only Burger King in Beijing is at the airport. One of our friends had to go pick someone up at the airport, so that only meant one thing…WHOPPER PARTY!! Fries, however, were provided by McDonald’s, which is abundant here. Fun!

Pocari Sweat

In Day-To-Day on 12 March 2009 tagged China, drink, pocari, sweat with

I’ve been seeing more and more of this drink as my days continue here in China, and I’m always a bit hesitant before I drink it. I want to know who Pocari is and why I’m drinking his sweat. Dude, it even looks like sweat. “NOW WITH MORE SALT!!” I wonder when “butt milk” flavor [...]

Field Trip

In Day-To-Day on 9 March 2009 tagged China, field trips, temple, temple of heaven, tian tan park with

Our Chinese class, which is comprised of me and my roommate, went on a field trip to the Temple Of Heaven with our teacher. Upon entering the park that it was in, I was shocked at all the activity that was going on. It was a regular Thursday morning, and the park was teeming with [...]

Spooky Hotel

In Picture on 22 February 2009 tagged China, haunted, hotel, scary, spooky with

On the night of the Lantern Festival, we were walking around, and passed this freaking place:

Major Change

In Day-To-Day on 21 February 2009 tagged China, diet coke, diet pepsi with

I love DC. As in Diet Coke. It’s water…but better. I only offer DC or water when people come to my house because I have no choice. Conclusion, Diet Coke is a big part of my life. With that said, Diet Coke is not that great in China. The DC or Coca Cola Light or [...]

Back

In Travels on 31 July 2008 tagged China, Thailand with

I’m back from a month of whole goodness spent in Thailand and China. It’s too much to say here, so ask me about it in person, and I’ll tell you. If any of you students are reading this, I miss you guys! You’re in our thoughts.