Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
From Ordinary to Extraordinary in a Blink of a Year
Welps, I did it. I survived Year 1: Shanghai, China. — Who woulda thunk??!! I’m still in disbelief!
First of all, it feels all sorts of weird now that I’m back in the States. All things immediately fell back to a normal routine, feeling as if I never left…. and while I show the fam some [...]
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
RIP: Michael Jackson
From my trip to LA back in ‘07….
My little flashback tribute to MJ:
Halloween ‘08: I had the pleasure of transforming the classroom into “The Thriller Room” – thereby, introducing many students in Shanghai to a true music icon of MY generation, the Legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This included the viewing of “Thriller” as [...]
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Ms. Misty-Eyed
Yesterday dotted my exacto one year mark from landing in the ‘Hai and I spent it throwing an end of the year party of snacks and prizes for my little mini-me’s + viewing of Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa.. (If you haven’t seen.. this is a must! What a great lil gem on acceptance, friendship [...]
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Coming to America
Yup, that’s me! I wonder what “culture shock” I’ll get… I can’t wait to see blue skies and breathe in fresh air!! I can’t believe it’s been a whole year already..and I’ve got soo much to share with, with regards to overall reflections etc.. Ya’ll will have to wait as I may work [...]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Next Steps… Where In The World Is…??
My! I’ve been soooo bad with this blog thing, I’m almost ashamed to say that I have one! (Not really, but still.) OKAY! So the answer to the “for now” million dollar question that folks keep asking is…. “Where in the world will Mimi San Diego go next??”
Answer: HOME! I will be landing [...]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Exhausted
I am completely exhausted at this very moment of typing. My sincere apologies for my supreme slackage on the blog front, but I’ve been just busying myself with friends coming in to say hello… and now it’s about that time for say goodbyes…. as the time has come for many of us to part [...]
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
Sushi Makin’, Makin’ Sushi!
Just a few flicks from my 1st sushi-makin’ experience with some fine peeps! (Scroll over the pics for captions.) Enjoy!
. . don’t burn the day. .
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Man on Wire
Much like how I stumbled upon the gem, The Visitor a few months back in the DVD store…. Man on Wire caught my attention in a similar fashion: 1. simplicity in front cover design, 2. captivating synopsis.
And boy was I right! I found another winner! Check it!
Synopsis:
MAN ON WIRE: On August 7, 1974, a young [...]
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Cuties in the Classroom
Here are a few flicks taken from last week’s International Childrens’ Day festivities + some random in-class candids.
All in all, I am incredibly PROUD of all my 29 babies/students! Each and every one of them have made amazing progress and development over the course of this past academic year.
I mean, how many 1st graders do [...]
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Site Launch: Cocoa & Fig!
The time has finally come, the official site launch of Cocoa & Fig! Show support for my brother and his girl and check it out here!
Our mission at Cocoa & Fig is simple: We are incredibly passionate about sharing the excitement that elegant foods, decadent pastries, and warm hospitality can bring into your life. We [...]
