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Man, China Did Not Want Me to Leave!

Well yes, I am back in the states, but it sure was a battle! When I got to the airport to check in, they asked me if I'd be willing to give up my seat since the flight was overbooked. BTW...how the hell do you sell more tickets than seat... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Confirmed my flight, packing my bags, and heading home! Will be home just in time for the weekend! Can't wait to see everyone!!!!! Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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The Best Part of Being Here

No, it's not the food. No, it's not the fresh air. No, it's not the beautiful women. It's the people and kids. Being able to have this opportunity to give something back to the youth of my mom's home country gave me the greatest sense of pride, joy, and love... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Everyone Loves America!!!

It's true. Foreigners from all over the world love Americans. The Chinese love Americans. They love talking to you, taking pictures with you, and learning everything they can about the US. They love trying to relate to you through Lady Gaga, Kobe Bryant, 50 Cent, the Yankees, and Usher. They... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Late Night Snacking Is Not an Option

Chicago is great because at 4 in the morning you can always grab a burrito, find a diner open, or even goto a grocery store thats 24 hours to grab some snacks. Our first night in China, Adam and I woke up in the middle of the night from jet... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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This is the typical bar scene... This is the typical club scene... As you can see, the bar scene is much more mellow of an atmosphere. Here are some pics of some of the less crowded places we liked to hang out it... Wherever you go, it's gonna be packed... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Usually I know it's 3:30 am when I hear "Last Call", when I am stuffing my face with cheese fries, or when I am passed out in bed. Not the case here. There is no last call. The only reason people have to leave the bar/club is to go to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Yes, it's big in China. Yes, they all love it. Yes, there is a KTV on every corner in Beijing. Yes, I went. These KTV places have floors of private rooms that seat about 10-15 people. You go with a group and have that private room to yourselves. If you... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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How To Spend 24 Hours If You Can't Sleep

Warning...this post may exhaust you. Waking up at 10am, going shopping, seeing the sights, and farting around are pretty much what we do till work. Now, I coach at the University where we live. I coach from 7pm-9pm. It usually takes me 5 minutes to walk to and from, maybe... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Oooh Jong? Is this Place Even in China???

I'm not really sure what the province is called, but we all call it Ooooh Jong. What we know about Oooh Jong... 1. It's far away. 2. It takes an hour and a half subway ride (if you don't know what the subway is like, check the posts). 3. It... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Who Are These White People???

In most of the pictures and videos, you will see a couple re-occurring faces. 1. This is Adam. He is another coach from Philly. We have had the pleasure of living together, and encountering all of this insanity together. See Adam has two sides...days where he goes to Oooh Jong... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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This Must Be My Lucky Day!

Ahhhh, the Ming Tombs. A mysterious, breathtaking, and adventurous journey to the tombs where Emperors have been buried. An exciting and captivating journey down underground to seek these great rulers' unique burial grounds. Uhhhhh no. Remember how I told you how lucky I was to be at the Great Wall... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Carlini in China

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The Forbidden City

They should change the name of this because it is FAR from forbidden. Remember how I told you that the day we went to the Great Wall that all 10 billion poeple in China decided to go also? Well it turns out the day we went to the Forbidden City,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Beijing the City

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Posted Aug 9, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Wacky Advertising

I don't really understand the advertising here. It baffles my mind.... This charming fellow seems to be endorsing Vitamin Water. This is good ole Mr. Lee. Looks like he is challenging Colonel Sanders over at KFC. Looks like there may be a battle in China...who can serve the darkest meat... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Snacks, Sodas, and Fast Food

There are so many things here that remind me of home, but in reality, they aren't even close. Example.... Mountain Dew tastes like Tea. Corn Flakes will run you about 12$ US. Gatorade tastes like Tea. Tomato Flavor Lays Chips is right next to the Shrimp Flavored Lays Chips which... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Beautiful Girls of China!!!

There are none. This is the hottest girl in China...unfortunately she is an advertisement on a wall. And I'm sure the advertisement reads in chinese..."this ad was shot in LA". Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Who Doesn't Like Bakeries???

Who can pass up that sweet and delicious scent when you walk by the bakery? Who can pass up all those fresh, wondeful looking pastries when you walk in? Who can pass up taking that first bite into a sweet pastry and have it melt in your mouth? This first... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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I Do Not Like Heights...Especially On A 1 Million Old Staircase!!!

Whoever knows me, knows I am terrified of heights. I thought this wall was a plain ole wall. I had no idea the wall goes up as well! I guess since it is in the mountains, it automatically goes up too. Well I know that now. Math question: Take my... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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My Beef With This Great Wall

Okay Okay, I will admit, this is a magnificent structure...HOWEVER...and I do stress HOWEVER...there are many flaws to this so called "Great Wall". I am not going to nitpick, but there are some parts of this Wall that are not great at all. 1. You know how theres 10 billion... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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The Wall is Definately Great

Well I can truly say this was amazing to see in person. Pictures do not do it justice. It is incredible. Now there is a portion of the wall where couples profess their love for eachother and put a lock on the wall to last forever. Cute. Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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The zoo's are much different back home. Here, it is a depressing and unfortunate environment. The animals are not treated very well and it looks like it. Just a bunch of Sad Pandas and Sad Monkeys here. Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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I'd Definately Get Good Grades Here!!!

Apparently in China, you can goto a University and Major in Basketball, or another specific sport. Not only do you play, but you study the sport as well (history, rules, origins) until you earn a degree. Kinda cool. And here I thought all Asians were either Doctors, Lawyers, or Engineers.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Pick Up Ball in China

Well I would like to say we have played against some great competition here...but...no =) All it took was a team wearing celtics gear to get me going!!! Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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Remember our prized employee Liang...or Leon...still can't understand him when he tells us his name! Did I mention he was the Manager of translators??? But he says everyone in China LOVES 50 Cent!!! Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2010 at Carlini in China

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