hadleyj09
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I love teaching and giving students to tools and knowledge they need in order to be truly successful in life. I also love long early morning walks, taking photos of nature and traveling all around the world. Meeting new people and eating new and exciting food is always good too!

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hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 15:37

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Being Vegetarian in China

Buddhist restaurants are strictly no meat places, and I love them for that. :) Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 12:53

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Taxi Scams, Language Skills and Attitude

I agree, and luckily I know the area pretty well and I have friends in this area too so I knew I would be ok if I had to just simply walk away. Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 12:51

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Taxi Scams, Language Skills and Attitude

True, true and true. Luckily for anyone else, it was only me in the taxi, but still, it was an interesting ride to say the least. I have also been told by other foreigners that female taxi drivers are to be looked out for as well. Thanks for your advice. I'll be sure to keep my guard up when it comes to taxi's and ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 07:04

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Still Being Positive in China

sounds good, thanks for the suggestion. My top cities are Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and .......maybe GZ.....maybe Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 07:02

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Being Vegetarian in China

you just made my day with this comment. That sounds great. Thumbs up to that. Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 02, 2014 19:03

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Taxi Scams, Language Skills and Attitude

I understand where you are coming from, but in my opinion, they have more clout than me in this situation so I will play it safe and just walk away. But, to each his or her own. Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 02, 2014 18:58

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Still Being Positive in China

haha, yeah man, I agree with you on that one. I will admit that I was seeing roses before, and I still see them now, but through a thick cloud of pollution lol. The plan is a clean southern city next year. Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 02, 2014 11:26

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Being Vegetarian in China

I see where you are coming from, and I agree with you. I guess in this world you just need to be as careful as possible. That's all we can do, be safe and be smart. Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 01, 2014 22:19

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Being Vegetarian in China

I agree with you on the China being a better country than Japan to be a vegetarian comment. I know its far more better than Japan as well. But about Daqing, I had just graduated college and it was just a wild first choice, but it is a very clean city, just way to far north and way too cold for me. Now in Taiyuan, I ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Dec 01, 2014 22:16

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Still Being Positive in China

I see, I'm not a big fan of closed thinking so much myself which is why I like southern China, and the cold, harsh, polluted winters of the north are a bit much for me as well. I do like China a lot, but as all things in life, there are some things that we all don't like. Pollution and cold weather are the things I ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Nov 30, 2014 15:50

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Taxi Scams, Language Skills and Attitude

Why you should learn the language of the country you are in.... So I'm at the Fast train station and I catch a taxi home. Now, I know that a taxi ride from the train station to my apartment is no more than 10 or 11 RMB max. This guy takes a long circular route and I'm like.....No he didn't just do this....So I start ...

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hadleyj09

Nov 29, 2014 06:11

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Being Vegetarian in China

Being a vegetarian in China So, you are coming to China soon. You’ve been offered a job, you have your visa, you know a little Chinese, or not, and you are very excited!! That’s great! So, then you realize you are coming to a country that known for Beijing Duck, Meat sticks, and having street vendors who ...

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hadleyj09

Nov 29, 2014 04:31

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on adb2014 's blog Why I'm Still in China

Very cool. I like China very much as well. For me, my reasons are food, money, a good job, and safety. With the crime rate in America going up, China is a breath of fresh air....well, I plan on moving down south so my air can literally be fresh. But anyways, China is a great country with a lot to do and so much to ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Nov 29, 2014 02:50

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Complaining Makes Us All Look Bad

Thats cool man, but at least in China, I will not have the chance of being physically hurt just for being black. who cares if people are racist, that's everywhere, and coming from america, china is a breeze. I'm still trying to figure out why so many people still get surprised when they experience racism here when ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Nov 29, 2014 02:47

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Complaining Makes Us All Look Bad

I really like your honesty, and I understand, it can be hard, but dont give up and it will be okay. I'm living in a heavily polluted city now, but it's gonna be better once I go down south. I support you :) Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Nov 29, 2014 02:41

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Still Being Positive in China

So….I am back…again…and yep….it’s been awhile…so what am I talking about today? Still, being positive in China. However, over the past 3 months, I have been through the emotions of happiness, sadness, anger, and some depression. It’s part of being in a mother country ...

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hadleyj09

Aug 04, 2014 00:28

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Complaining Makes Us All Look Bad

I'm glad you love your country :) I also love China very much :) Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Jul 28, 2014 06:25

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Complaining Makes Us All Look Bad

Throughout my time here in China, I have always wondered why so many people who come to teach in China tend to not like it. I hear so many people who comment on my posts about how there are so many bad things going on in China, and how China should become a better country. Well, here’s the thing. You’re ...

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hadleyj09

Jul 23, 2014 19:33

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog China: First Year Finished

Thanks for this comment, and I understand how you feel. I do understand how the color of skin does give you privilege or puts you on the back burner of society, which isn't fair at all. The only thing I have to comment on is the fact that including "race" in this is not always the best way to go about things, and ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Jul 14, 2014 20:08

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog China: First Year Finished

I do plan on living here for a long time, many years actually. China has been great to me. The only stress I have has is the stress I put on myself by staying up too late and having to work early. That's it. I do see how people still stay tuned to read my posts so they have something to complain about. So, I will ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Jul 03, 2014 19:05

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog China: First Year Finished

Looks like I have survived just about a year in China, and life has been interesting. There have been many things I have learned about being an adult outside of my own country. The number one thing I have learned is that I am the foreigner. That may seem obvious, but if you are ever looking to live in another ...

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hadleyj09

Jun 12, 2014 08:58

Articles : hadleyj09 commented on news Searching for a More Peaceful Life: China’s Most Livable “Second-Tier,” Cities

I like Chongqing. It's a great and fun city. Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Jun 12, 2014 05:46

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing...two and half months later...

Hey, thanks for the reply. Yeah, it would be good to meet up sometime, Thanks for this blog. Could you write a blog about life as a teacher in Chongqing? Maybe about some of the best places to go, fun activities to do/take part in, and any other things that you think are interesting about the city. Hope to see you ... Full Comment>>

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hadleyj09

Jun 12, 2014 02:29

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog A (RANT-ish) Blog: Teaching in China

If you’re here to teach, the TEACH (RANT) People come to China as English teachers for a various number of reasons. Some come to escape from home, to make money, to travel throughout China and Asia, or they come here on a whim and hope for the best. All of these reasons, in my opinion, are legit for being ...

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hadleyj09

Jun 05, 2014 06:14

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog China is NOT a bad place to be (RANT)

This is true, and Chinese people really do go out of their way to help us foreigners with so many things whether it be with communication, directions, ordering food.....the Chinese are really nice people. Full Comment>>

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