TeamWaWa and their crazy adventures

When you were younger and your teacher or parents asked "What do you want to be when you grow up", the typical answers are Doctor, Lawyers, Nurses. I don't remember what my response was to that question. In fact, if you asked me right now, I wouldn't be able to answer it. My ideal job is one where I can do nothing and become a millionaire! An independently wealthy person. But, since that's not possible, let's focus on teaching. I thought about adjunct teaching a few years ago. It seemed like a lot of work for little pay. So that was crossed off the list of jobs matching my skillset. Alas, I am teaching. Teaching in China! I will attempt to answer as many of your questions as possible. 1) What are you doing? Teaching English at the Shane School in Changzhou China. 2) What makes you qualified to teach? Well, according to the Chinese government,  I am a foreign expert. But, really, since I have a Bachelors Degree and a native English speaker...

Hello friends and family! We had been in China for about a week when we started this posting. Speed up to now 9 months in China. Finally, we are getting around to posting this. Looking back on our time here so far and what we have utilized, wished for, and finally broke down and purchased, here are some things we wish were suggested and/or provided to help make the transition smooth. So below you find a little Expat Start-Up Kit blog post. 1) Electric Kettle - This was one of the first things we purchased. With us being unable to consume China's tap water, we boil a kettle each morning. This is used to fill our water bottles, make instant noodles, and for morning coffee. We are finding this to be a must have. 2) Bus Pass - We walked everywhere for the first 3 months. We enjoy walking so it  has not really been an issue. However, the pavement is terrible when it rains, and this summer's heat was unbearable. Most bus trip are 1 Yuan each way (when paying with cash) or O.60 Y...