July 16, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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Ni hao, it is Thursday morning in Xi’an. A few thoughts from me this morning. I am thinking about the importance of relationships. It’s not something entirely new to me. It is something I think, write, and teach about often … Continue reading
July 15, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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A few quick pictures – I only have about 5 minutes before I need to leave to teach, but the Internet is working well at the moment. Must strike while the iron is hot! An action shot of me teaching … Continue reading
July 14, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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Just a few quick things from me on Tuesday morning. As usual, I’ll be talking about the food briefly, because I love food. 🙂 I love breakfast at the hotel. The dining room is beautiful, and breakfast is a buffet. … Continue reading
July 14, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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I did it! I survived my first day of teaching graduate school in China. My wonderful TA, Winnie, met me at my hotel to walk me over to class. She brought along her roommate and friend, Rachel. They are both … Continue reading
July 14, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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Nighttime in Xi’an. These people work hard all day, and then enjoy the night time too. I love nighttime in Xi’an. It is incredibly hot, humid, and often very hazy with smog during the … Continue reading
July 13, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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Hi everyone! Sorry for my lack of posting. The Internet here is very slow, and some pages seems to work better than others. A lot of the time, the speed reminds me of 1990s Internet. I have a lot of … Continue reading
July 11, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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Ni hao, everyone!! It is hard to believe, but it is my third day in Xi’an, China! We are 12 hours ahead of you back home on the East Coast. For this first post, I will largely … Continue reading
July 6, 2015
by Kristin Murphy
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Hi everyone, Thanks for checking out my blog. I thought it was time to start a blog to chronicle my teachable moments. A teachable moment can be thought of as an unexpected yet ideal opportunity to learn something new. My first … Continue reading