Archive: May 2008
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China
Attempting to Become Artsy Fartsy Again
When I headed off travelling back in 2001 I had with me a big bag of art supplies that I proceeded to carry around the world with me. Twice. They were heavy, bulky and did I use them? Hell no. I decided I needed to accept that I would probably never actually use them and [...]
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China
Earthquakes and Other Disasters
The first time I ever felt an earthquake I was in a little village in New Zealand. I was pretty sure that I’d heard somewhere that, during an earthquake, you should get outdoors or at the very least find a doorway to stand in. I decided that it was too cold so snuggled up under [...]
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China
Lazing Around in Beijing
I have to admit that I haven’t really done much (any) sightseeing since I arrived about 10 days ago. I have managed to join a gym, buy bedding, find a good supermarket near my house, eat lots of Mexican food (?), scope out some language courses, locate the main bar area, do some work on [...]
What's My Story?
I've been living abroad since leaving Canada in 2001 and the only plan I have at the moment is to keep wandering. I've got a portable job, a to-do list, and a pair of seriously itchy feet. I should probably get some cream for that. More...
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