Hi guys! I meant to write this sooner, but I had to readjust to being back in the States. As you know, I went to China to teach there for a year. Sounds exciting, right? And it was, for the most part! There was a lot of stress and a lot of culture shock, but … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to China
Hey guys. Just a fast update. I am currently unable to pay for my domain, simply because getting money from China to the USA is difficult. Just giving you a heads up. My new domain will be http://www.maryejoneswriting.wordpress.com I know, it's long. But maryejones.wordpress.com is taken. Thanks for the support, and I'm sorry I haven't … Continue reading Update
Hey guys! I know it's been a bit since I've posted anything. I just wanted to let you all know that I AM alive! Yaaaaay! Sam and I actually left the United States on December 31st, and made it to China on January 1st. We've been here about a week and a half now, and … Continue reading Check In
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you saw last week that I will be moving to China at the end of this month! It is a scary and daunting thought, that I will be halfway around the world, away from everything I know (including the American-Chinese food that I love so much!) … Continue reading A New Culture
Hey guys! So, in one of my previous posts, I hinted at something big happening in my life. Well, this post is going to explain what that is! Back in September, unsatisfied with my job at Walmart, I was hunting around on LinkedIn, searching for a new job where I would actually use my Bachelor's … Continue reading China
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Everyone who ever went to school has a favorite class. For some people, it's lunch (haha), for others it's science or history. I don't know many people who favor math, but I'm sure they're out there. For me, it was English. This should come as no surprise, considering I love reading and writing. All through … Continue reading Why I Am Grateful To My Least Favorite English Teacher…
