tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post4121478525062558787..comments2023-08-16T07:58:30.481-04:00Comments on Connvoyage: When Life Throws You a CurveballAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-41551368591809724902011-01-26T02:08:37.090-05:002011-01-26T02:08:37.090-05:00@MaryAnne MaryAnne, your comment about the men mad...@<a href="#c3971037386874633454" rel="nofollow">MaryAnne</a> MaryAnne, your comment about the men made me and my boyfriend laugh out loud. Sad, but true. More to the point: YOU ARE SO RIGHT! Lots of places are more developed than we know and shouldn't be feared!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-39710373868746334542011-01-26T01:46:53.023-05:002011-01-26T01:46:53.023-05:00@Sally
Don't be afraid! Wuxi is really civili...@<a href="#c7957080477202620625" rel="nofollow">Sally</a><br /><br />Don't be afraid! Wuxi is really civilized! And clean! And connected to even cleaner/more civilized Shanghai by fast train! Seriously, the east coast cities are easy peasy. The Japanese don't know what they are talking about when it comes to China as a whole-- after all, some places here are dumps but others, not so. <br /><br />Mind you, it's okay not to like it. I have a like-hate relationship with my life here, after all. I do know a ton of expats who would live nowhere else (but they are possibly insane and/or really ugly men.MaryAnnehttp://www.ephemeraanddetritus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-87722670343198787662011-01-23T13:51:30.450-05:002011-01-23T13:51:30.450-05:00I'm sorry that your plan fell through but am g...I'm sorry that your plan fell through but am glad to hear that it's actually for the best!<br /><br />It's okay to admit you hate a place, not every country works for everyone! The world would be a boring place if we all had the same opinions ;)<br /><br />Have you and Matt decided what to do? You could always teach in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam... or you can get your WHV in Australia or NZ!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494689455557145350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-3695092443819068152011-01-23T11:06:20.843-05:002011-01-23T11:06:20.843-05:00@ramblinbess Thanks for the encouragement! I'm...@<a href="#c1467251033673907067" rel="nofollow">ramblinbess</a> Thanks for the encouragement! I'm sure wherever I find myself will be exactly where I need to be.<br /><br />@<a href="#c5977798871566316725" rel="nofollow">Eugene</a> A new reader! Excellent! Trust me, I have tried my hardest to make China a lemonade. It just didn't work for me and I'm okay with that. Japan has been a thought and I'm still looking into all the options. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-59777988715663167252011-01-23T00:39:05.009-05:002011-01-23T00:39:05.009-05:00I just noticed your blog and I'm sorry to hear...I just noticed your blog and I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way towards China. I've been there before and know that the people and the environment there can be a bit of a challenge to deal with at times. But I think we all get a “sour lemon” every now and again on our travels right? I guess that why they say that “when life hands you an” lemon” just make lemonade” of the experience. Let me ask you, have you ever considered teaching in Japan?Eugenehttp://2ndplan.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-14672510336739070672011-01-22T12:41:30.301-05:002011-01-22T12:41:30.301-05:00Ugh! Well, I agree with Mica. If you ruminate on i...Ugh! Well, I agree with Mica. If you ruminate on it a bit, you will know where the best place for you is at this time in your life. You're brave to face the "bad" news and figure out a change of plans on your toes.Bess V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074684875584306845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-24863540944263111422011-01-22T12:25:06.847-05:002011-01-22T12:25:06.847-05:00@puhhLEIGHze I know, right! I should try to follow...@<a href="#c4814039497769893202" rel="nofollow">puhhLEIGHze</a> I know, right! I should try to follow my inner gut feelings next time! Love and miss you too!<br /><br />@<a href="#c4067925619429636904" rel="nofollow">Mica</a> You speak wise words! I definitely think that whatever we do in life, things just naturally line up in a way that will most benefit you. Life works in mysterious ways and I'm positive that wherever I end up, it's going to be amazing! Thanks for the good vibes, it's much needed!<br /><br />@<a href="#c2243417224402455862" rel="nofollow">Global Butterfly</a> Trust me, if I had the funds for it, I'd be at your wedding in a heartbeat!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-22434172244024558622011-01-22T12:21:00.035-05:002011-01-22T12:21:00.035-05:00Well, now you can come to my wedding!!!!!!! But I...Well, now you can come to my wedding!!!!!!! But I sure am sad to hear that your plans fell through :(Andi of My Beautiful Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255015430958927483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-40679256194296369042011-01-22T11:41:24.657-05:002011-01-22T11:41:24.657-05:00Good Luck with the job search. And you are right i...Good Luck with the job search. And you are right in having your own opinion. I always pin things down to the old "you'll get where you're supposed to be going when you get there." Wherever it's meant to be that you need to be, that's where you'll go. And when you know, you know. Sending good vibes your way! And maybe in the future when you've got more teaching time under the belt you'll open back up to China. Wherever you end up I'm sure it will be amazing!Micahttp://www.kaypachatravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-48140394977698932022011-01-22T11:32:43.408-05:002011-01-22T11:32:43.408-05:00Awww, man, I'm sorry to hear that. And I'...Awww, man, I'm sorry to hear that. And I'm relieved that your experience aligns with how you really feel: you were not feeling right about doing it and then you get a chance to bail. Stars aligning for you. Fierce. I miss you and love you.puhhLEIGHzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212274715285429179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-58930965775242672092011-01-22T10:50:40.309-05:002011-01-22T10:50:40.309-05:00@Sally Don't be scared, Sally! Just because I ...@<a href="#c7957080477202620625" rel="nofollow">Sally</a> Don't be scared, Sally! Just because I didn't have a good experience doesn't mean you won't! I'm sure you'll have a great, life-changing time in China. As for our next destination, nothing has been decided but we're thinking Malaysia as it's a place neither one of us has been to. It just really depends if we can find a job! Keep in touch and let us all know how China treats you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-79570804772026206252011-01-22T10:46:52.044-05:002011-01-22T10:46:52.044-05:00Ahhh, don't say that! I'm moving to China ...Ahhh, don't say that! I'm moving to China next month & I'm really scared I'm going to hate it too. I've heard amazing things about the country from people living & working there... but I also developed a huge fear of the place in Japan (where they're all scared of China because it's big & loud & dirty & definitely not Japan). Luckily, my contract is less than 5 months so I (THINK I) can stick it out that long.<br />Good luck on deciding your next stop. Chiang Mai was super nice to me (if terribly fattening), so I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a place to hang out while deciding your next stop.Sallyhttp://www.unbravegirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-14329173271678003072011-01-22T10:42:13.817-05:002011-01-22T10:42:13.817-05:00@Rick I guess they are now requiring all foreign E...@<a href="#c5364132407832172642" rel="nofollow">Rick</a> I guess they are now requiring all foreign English teachers to have at least two years teaching experience in order to qualify. Not really sure as we didn't deal with the Bureau ourselves. That's what the school told us this morning. =(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-53641324078321726422011-01-22T05:07:36.358-05:002011-01-22T05:07:36.358-05:00Hey Connie!!
What did the govt say?What was the i...Hey Connie!!<br /><br />What did the govt say?What was the issue?<br /><br />RickRickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611265006267172983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-17270169808728243322011-01-22T04:00:47.811-05:002011-01-22T04:00:47.811-05:00@Anonymous Thank you for your comment! At first, I...@<a href="#c8446736793322900377" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a> Thank you for your comment! At first, I was really bothered that I didn't like China. I read so many blogs of other travelers who just LOVED China and I couldn't understand why I didn't. I felt like something was wrong with me but now, I've accepted that I just don't like China. And you're right, it is OK. I'm ready to move on and I'm looking forward to the next great adventure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-84467367933229003772011-01-22T03:55:25.379-05:002011-01-22T03:55:25.379-05:00I think it is wise and smart to accept that you &#...I think it is wise and smart to accept that you 'hate' a particular place - and that's OK. Certain individuals will have their own experiences even if the same is similiar.<br /><br />i think there is strength in knowing this and accepting it! life is too short to give a place 2nd or 3rd or 4th chances...time to get on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-79673794754115092412011-01-22T03:53:48.670-05:002011-01-22T03:53:48.670-05:00@Julie C - NZ All in due time, Julie dear. But fir...@<a href="#c6353720750797112833" rel="nofollow">Julie C - NZ</a> All in due time, Julie dear. But first, we need to make some money in order to afford the flight! =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483665746779764303.post-63537207507971128332011-01-22T03:32:43.729-05:002011-01-22T03:32:43.729-05:00Hrmm... maybe teach in Korea? Or you know.. just c...Hrmm... maybe teach in Korea? Or you know.. just come here to visit ;)Julie C - NZnoreply@blogger.com