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Wow! I Always Thought Dongguan was Big
A Bryson in China | September 8th 2008 by Gene Bryson
For the three years I lived in Dongguan, I always thought it was big, but I'm just now getting some confirmation. It is in fact bigger than I really thought! Population figures vary, but I have to really believe this from About.com, estimating at 6 read more
Post Olympics Notes
A Bryson in China | August 31st 2008 by Gene Bryson
And now some info following the Olympics:Fun missing around Beijing during Games.Photographing the Games was not easy for this professional, but "Hooters was good".Bloggers urged to not hype Michael Phelps prior to games."Great Firewall" of China blo read more
Huston, We Have Communication! (13 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | August 22nd 2008 by Yemi
Buchela's teachers are all really sweet. There is one particularly wonderful teacher towards whom he gravitates. She also seems to take a special interest in him. Yesterday, I received a very sweet and thoughtful note from her. [More] read more
Happy Olympics! (1 comment)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | August 8th 2008 by Yemi
Happy Olympics to the incrediable nation of China! There has been many many times I looked around and thought "I can't believe I am in China!" This is a country like no other. I wish I could also be at the opening ceremony! If you get a cha read more
Cats in china have a friend
GlobalCat Blog & Newsroom | July 29th 2008 by Rahmama
Thought I’d take a peek around at what life is like in China for felines. In doing so, I discovered the horror stories about cat culling to rid the city of its strays before the Olympics. I am doing some further investigations into this horr read more
In the News (In China Anyway)
A Bryson in China | July 26th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Interesting news readings from China:Dongguan & Guangdong continue to suffer from influences not making it so attractive to manufacturers. Is it an "industrial downsizing"? This article from US News & World Report eyes the difficulties of m read more
No Dog Next Month
A Bryson in China | July 11th 2008 by Gene Bryson
In an effort to not offend visitors, Beijing is ordering that dog meat be removed from menus for the next month, through the Olympics. Note that the article goes on to say that there was no mention about the often offered donkey meat.I wonder if som read more
South China Mall Never Quite Made It
A Bryson in China | June 21st 2008 by Gene Bryson
All developments do not succeed in China: Read this recent posting about the South China Mall in Dongguan. read more
China News
A Bryson in China | June 17th 2008 by Gene Bryson
I also have to mention a couple of other interesting posts:A City Full of Scandals is about Dongguan and some of the unusual recent government regulations.Blog with care in China. read more
Olympics Info
A Bryson in China | June 17th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Many people ask me about the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Two recent articles I have come across shed more light on the issue:First read about how Beijing is trying to orchestrate the event in more ways than one.Then, read about how blogging may be im read more
Becoming an Attraction (4 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | June 17th 2008 by Yemi
Chinese people love babies. People congregate around us when we go outside with Dinbit. read more
The Birth (Conclusion) (5 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | June 14th 2008 by Yemi
Like you guys, everyone, most of all myself, want to know exactly what happened. There are four facts that are irrefutable and that may shed light on what could have taken place: [More] read more
The Birth - Part Two (The Nasty Bit) (4 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | June 10th 2008 by Yemi
After they finished the surgery, they took out all of the equipment they hooked me into including the epidural catheter from which I was told painkillers will be given for forty eight hours post delivery. [More] read more
The 11th Hour (7 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | May 31st 2008 by Yemi
Hubby: Do you know what song is in my head? Me: No. Hubby: "REM's 'It's the End of the World as We Know It'." I laugh. [More] read more
In Dongguan Times
A Bryson in China | May 23rd 2008 by Gene Bryson
Interesting post on earthquake: Earthquake diaries in the Dongguan Times read more
A Beautiful Weekend (5 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | May 18th 2008 by Yemi
Imagine being invited to come and have coffee on a Saturday morning with a couple of friends. Imagine you accept gleefully because, not only do you like the people who invited you, but you have also been cooped up in the house all week as a resu read more
Earth Quake Sadness in China (4 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | May 15th 2008 by Yemi
So many seem to suffer in this part of the world the past few weeks. First there was the cyclone in Myanmar, now quakes in china, and the bombs in India. It has been hard to post anything positive. I am broken hearted for all those parents who l read more
Noteworthy Postings
A Bryson in China | May 12th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Very good recent posts on other China blogs:China's Earthquake: How You Can Help on The China Law BlogBear-Baiting China at The Opposite End of ChinaAutonomy & Harmony at The Opposite End of ChinaEnjoy! read more
Taking Every Advantage
A Bryson in China | May 12th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Notice how many oncoming cars are across the double yellow line and taking every advantage possible to get down the lane. read more
Earth Quake! (7 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | May 12th 2008 by Yemi
Thanks for your messages. We are fine. We are ahead of the US by 12-15 hours and Ethiopia 5 hours. With the time difference and all, it looks like you guys have been getting more information about it than me. I have been asleep. As of this T read more
Rules of Driving in China
A Bryson in China | May 10th 2008 by Gene Bryson
It seems so odd now to drive on calm roads. I saw someone crossing along a road the other day, and it made me think about all the “froggers” criss-crossing highways and streets at all times in China. It was always like driving through an obstac read more
After a Visit to a Pastry Shop (1 comment)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | May 7th 2008 by Yemi
Husband comes home. Him: "I really like that pastry shop. It was nice because they have Chinese as well English descriptions under every treat. So, at least you know what you are buying!" Me: "Really? that is great! What did you bring? I am dy read more
A Bryson in North Carolina
A Bryson in China | May 4th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Wow! The sky is blue! I haven’t seen so much blue in a long time. That is at least one great benefit to being back in North Carolina. Certainly, I miss a lot in Dongguan. But fresh air and blue skies make it a little easier. I am back read more
Nostalgia: Take 2 (4 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | May 3rd 2008 by Yemi
My last pregnancy was straight forward, problem free, and by the book. Sure, I had normal aches and pains but I was able to work full time all the way to the end. I was also living in Ethiopia where pregnant women are treated in a special way. read more
355 Airport Bus
Rants from this paradise called Shenzhen | April 30th 2008 by Andy
While waiting for my US colleague and a client at the mecca of expat life in Shenzhen two foreigners approached me and asked ‘Do you speak English?’ Being the sarcastic guy, and sometimes jerk that I have been known to be, I wanted to read more
Hair Cut Woes (7 comments)
Don't Eat My Buchela! | April 30th 2008 by Yemi
I need a hair cut. My hair hasn't been trimmed since my last visit to Addis Ababa. That was last June. It is frayed, brittle, and plagued with split ends. It is becoming harder and harder to manage. I dread having to deal with it. So, I negl read more
Farewell Decca Dinner at Pousthouse
A Bryson in China | April 30th 2008 by Gene Bryson
I never thought I would find a family here. I found two. When I left out of the USA three years ago, I figured this would be a good job for a couple of years. Little did I know that I would love the work, the company, and even the country of Chi read more
No Title
A Bryson in China | April 29th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Me, singing at the Decca Farewell Dinner at Pousthouse. Scary, huh? read more
One Last Foot Massage
A Bryson in China | April 29th 2008 by Gene Bryson
Nothing like one last foot massage at the Global in Dongguan. Now where am I gonna find massages like this in NC for 40 rmb? read more
One Last OFTR Golf & Tepanyaki
A Bryson in China | April 27th 2008 by Gene Bryson
It’s been an odd week, as I prepare to return to the US. Leaving a place you have called home for three years is never easy. Having made great friends here and become very attached to this area, I feel a deep loss in my stomach about leaving it. read more
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