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One foreign girl...many stories of life in China...plenty of heart.

This page updated December 11, 2005

(but there may be more recent ramblings in my journal)

Speaking of China is immigrating!

Over five years in China...where did it all go? In that time, I built a career, got married, and dove into this fascinating country. And starting December 30, 2005, the day has come to turn the tables and let my husband experience the life of a foreigner...in the US.

What about Speaking of China?

Don't worry...I may be far from China, but it will be close to my heart. And I'll follow the progress of my husband's journey through US culture -- as well as our ongoing relationship with friends and family back in China.

The adventures have only begun...

Yours,

Jocelyn

 

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One step into China changed my life forever.

I first arrived in China since 1999...and ever since then this great country has captured my fascination.

I've gone from teaching English to volunteering for an NGO to being the single foreign consultant in a Chinese company to working as an advertising copywriter (whew!). And in July 2004 I became the wife of a Chinese national, bringing me a new outlook on this enormous and often mysterious country.

Through it all, I've had plenty of triumphs and woes...and never lost my passion for this place.

What am I up to now? Check out my journal for the latest.

Information about living in China

What's it REALLY like living in China? It's not just Hu Jintao and tasty bowls of rice.

See my life articles on China. It's information on China from someone who lives there and LOVES it.

Look at my life in China photos.

Want to work in China?

Get information on China work and jobs from a foreigner who's "been there, done that!"

Find out how to find jobs in China:

  • English jobs in China
  • Entry-level jobs in China
  • Environmental volunteer jobs in China
  • General job hunting tips for China

Visit the China work links page. Read more information about China work.

 

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Thanks to the following people who made this site possible (lots of hugs and mooncakes to you!):

My uncle Roy, Haohan, Hu Bojing, Tom Wang, Zhang Zhiqiang