hadleyj09

Apr 26, 2015 09:04

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Impatience In Chinese Culture

Impatience is bred in Chinese culture If you looked at my other blogs, you will see that I am very positive about China. It’s a decent place. However, as I have stated in the past, there are things I like and don’t like about China. One thing in particular is the high amount of impatience that in bred ...

hadleyj09

Apr 05, 2015 16:58

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Being Black in China...yup

Being Black in China Well….yup….here we go. So what’s it like to be black in China? Is it crazy? Do you get treated badly? Do you become super famous here? Yes and no…To start, being black in China is just about the same as being white. We are all foreigners in China and we are ...

hadleyj09

Feb 17, 2015 19:48

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Important Travel Tips!!

Traveling: Things you should do before you go! Going to a new country, seeing the world, experiencing new food, cultures, and ways of life. They are all fun and exciting things to do. But, hold up!! Before you go, there are a few tips that you can use before getting on that plane and flying off. These come from my ...

hadleyj09

Jan 22, 2015 06:36

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

:-) Thank you for your "I told you so" support lol. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 20, 2015 09:12

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

Haha, if you say so. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 19, 2015 20:41

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

Dude, be quiet. man we face challenges throughout the whole world. Stop whining. I got Chinese friends in every single city I been to. It's all about your perception of the situation you're in. It's not hard to talk to people in China, or to be friends with them, or to have a girlfriend. It's all about your ... Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 19, 2015 18:05

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

Haha, you really don't like black people do you? :D Oh well. It's cool. Many people in this world don't like us, but it's all good. Hope you can get some of that hatred out of your heart, but I'm sure that won't happen. Peace, Love and Wellness all day. and try to get some of that good sunlight. It will make your ... Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 15, 2015 19:25

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Why I Love Chongqing

It's ok man, this dude, or girl, is just racist, that's all. I think he/she posted on another blog of mine saying that he/she wanted all black people to be slaughtered in China. Haha. Oh well. You can't escape ignorance anywhere you go. It's all good though. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 15, 2015 19:21

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Traveling and What it Means to Me

Cheers to that! Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 15, 2015 19:20

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Traveling and What it Means to Me

It's ok man, this dude, or girl, is just racist, that's all. I think he/she wanted all black people to be slaughtered in China. Haha. Oh well. You can't escape ignorance anywhere you go. It's all good though. Although this guy is the 1st person I know to call white people a god...oh well. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 15, 2015 19:18

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Teaching in China: Private vs Pubic Schools

Thanks for the info. I've heard horror stories, but thankfully, I've never lived through one. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 15, 2015 19:14

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

True, I don't have a kid, but I can only imagine the challenges of having one, in addition to the challenges of having one in China. However, I've seen great foreign-chinese families doing very well here, so that's good. :) Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 15, 2015 19:11

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

I will admit, I wasn't really able to see the negative side of China before, or I wasn't really aware of the negatives yet. However, I still think China is a decent place, but I am more aware of the negatives as well as the positives. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 08, 2015 05:18

Blogs : hadleyj09 commented on hadleyj09 's blog Why I Love Chongqing

Oh cool, sounds good. Guess I got the numbers mixed up. Thanks for that. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Jan 05, 2015 20:51

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Why I Love Chongqing

If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love Chongqing city, located in the southwestern region of China. Chongqing, to me, is like no other city I have ever seen. It’s definitely gotta special place in my heart. Before I even stepped foot in Chongqing, I knew that I would really like the city, but when...

hadleyj09

Jan 03, 2015 09:42

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Traveling and What it Means to Me

Traveling In China Usually I’m talking about what to do in certain situations in China, but for now, I just want to reflect on my traveling experiences in China and why I think it’s so important to travel. To start, within my now 1.5 years of living in China, I’ve had the privilege of seeing, ...

hadleyj09

Dec 25, 2014 20:55

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

Yeah, I exercise in my apartment a lot so it's cool, but I totally understand man. The urge to run outside and not being able to due to pollution is crazy. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Dec 25, 2014 09:59

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Life in China (Challenges / Annoyances)

So, while living in China has a lot of great things to offer, but just like all countries, there is the challenging aspect of China that you will have to overcome. If you can get past these things, then China will be a great place to live for you. It’s not for everyone, but see how you like it before you pass ...

hadleyj09

Dec 25, 2014 09:07

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Life as a Foreign Teacher in China

So, are you thinking about coming to China to teach, work, or just travel for a bit? Sounds good to me. It’s a great place to work, visit, or even live for a while. However, there are somethings that must be noted in terms of what life might be like for you as a foreigner in China. Somethings in China make ...

hadleyj09

Dec 06, 2014 17:21

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

I'm glad you all didn't have any serious confrontations with any taxi drivers, or anyone for that matter. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Dec 04, 2014 18:42

Blogs : hadleyj09 Posted a new blog Teaching in China: Private vs Pubic Schools

So, you want to teach in China? You got your passport, your visa, and your TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certificate? Sounds good to me. Now, it’s time to start thinking about what kind of school you want to teach in, Private or Public? Well, to start, I have taught in both and what you should know is that these two ...

hadleyj09

Dec 04, 2014 18:39

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

Yeah Kunming has been in the back of my mind in terms of new places to live....I'll take it into greater consideration Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Dec 04, 2014 17:32

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

I see, well, I guess that's something we gotta live with if we wanna stay here. It's sucks sometimes, but thats the reality of it. Thanks for your comment. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 15:43

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

Thanks for your insight and experience. I will be sure to always pay attention and watch out for scammers. Full Comment>>

hadleyj09

Dec 03, 2014 15:40

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

Yeah, southern China is more expensive, but more modern, cleaner and much more open than the north. I think it's okay for me. It's cool. Taiyuan is crazy in pollution and the locals here are mostly very very very traditional. So I wanna be south, even if its more expensive :) Full Comment>>