arnieinchina
  • I live inShanghai
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arnieinchina

Jun 17, 2013 20:57

Articles : arnieinchina commented on news Entry to the eChinacities Blog Contest is Now Closed...Let the Voting Commence!

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May 25, 2013 05:45

Blogs : arnieinchina Posted a new blog Is (rural) China for you?

If you are not okay with using squat toilets, (rural) China may not be for you. If you are not okay with having to dodge other people’s gob, are not okay with your neighbours above spitting onto your balcony or windows below, or are not okay with developing this practice yourself in the privacy of your own ...

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May 24, 2013 07:34

Blogs : arnieinchina Posted a new blog Nanxun's A-Lister

That would be me folks. It is getting to a point where I am thinking of putting make-up on and straightening my hair before I go for my afternoon walks on the weekend. I get my name shouted from apartments, stores, passing vehicles and I get stopped everywhere I go these days – even by the students’ ...

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May 24, 2013 07:30

Blogs : arnieinchina Posted a new blog Dancing in the Moonlight

I don't know why I always think Van Morrison did this song, but he never did. It was originally done by King Harvest in 1972 and then Toploader did a cover version in 2000. Anyway, you will have either version (depending on your age) playing in your head when you walk down the streets of China - or one of four ...

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May 24, 2013 07:25

Blogs : arnieinchina Posted a new blog The Nanxun Fashion Police

I am constantly scrutinised and complimented by both the students and the teachers when it comes to my appearance and wardrobe. Both the students (as young as they are) and the teachers are very observant, and any slight change I make is noted by them. If, for, example, I wear my hair up as opposed to down, or in a ...

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