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Green Bean Epiphany
I cannot put into words the horrific dichotomy I felt, sensorial ecstasy and agony in knowing my relationship was terrible
Nice Ice Baby
They shouted “DON’T DO THAT!” with such enthusiasm every time I found a new and creative way to fall down
Henan to Hainan
The slower pace of island life combined with no longer feeling like the only outsider, is a refreshing reminder of how cosmopolitan a city can feel
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Civilized Pet Ownership
When my dogs and I are attacked, a steady stream of “Lazy Worm! Black-hearted capitalist! Your heart is not red!” scares the bejesus out of onlookers
Comic Timing
I am even part of an expat meme group that posts jokes like, “How can you complain? There are literally people living outside the 3rd Ring Road”
Idiom-syncracies
One could be forgiven for thinking that the phrase “once the lips are gone, the teeth will feel cold” is designed to provide oral health guidance to China’s population