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28 août 2011

But your empty eyes seem to pass me by...

Ok, so first teaching week, what is there to say?... Well, I’ve had mixed feelings so far, but I guess it’s always the way when you start in a new place... Let’s start with the positives: I’ve got my own classroom, which is great, except that I’m stuck...
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19 août 2011

The first cut is the deepest...

Today, I wanted a haircut and asked teachers at the school if they knew of a barber’s around. I was told about a cheap one near school, but I was warned about the fact there was no English speaking staff there... Ok, I’d try my luck anyway. I turned up...
19 août 2011

The Internet is for porn...

When I came back from school yesterday, I found my front door wide open and I got a bit scared. At the entrance were two pairs of shoes – oh yes, because in China you never get into someone’s place with your shoes on! – and I could hear people talking...
18 août 2011

All the single ladies...

Yesterday was the last induction day for new teachers and to celebrate, our school took us to a very posh restaurant on the Bund – which is a very long pathway along the river. The food was gorgeous and the Bund is a lovely place at night when all the...
14 août 2011

Because the night belongs to us...

Yesterday was such a weird day. Basically, as part of our contract package, all teachers have a medical insurance, which can be used in all hospitals across China. However, few hospitals in China have English speaking staff, so the school took us to a...
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11 août 2011

What I go to school for...

Yesterday was the first inset day for new staff. We were introduced to the management team at school and I can tell you that I already spotted the school’s perv! The finance guy introduced himself and told us that he really loved Chinese massages... Randooom......
9 août 2011

Here we are dear old friend...

I’d like to start this new blog with an apology to those of you who were reading my blurbs the first time round: sorry I never properly finished my previous blog, but once I had f***ed off, I couldn’t be bothered. For those of you who are not aware of...
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