Tag Archives: China & East Asia

Pictorial Memories of Paris

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Junying Kirk

“Junying, I need a holiday,” John was making a statement, not a request. “The interminable British winter is really getting me down. Let’s go somewhere nice and warm.” He looked up from his PC, waiting for the Expedia website to … Continue reading →

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The Most Precious Gift

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Junying

“What do you think is the most precious gift that I could give you?” I asked my mother the night before I left Chengdu, during my most recent visit to China. She paused for a long moment, glancing at me … Continue reading →

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Happy International Women’s Day! 庆祝三八国际妇女节

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Junying

This morning, on the 8th March 2013, I woke up to the beeping sound of text messages. I opened my sleepy eyes and saw a surprising text from an unexpected source: I just wanted to wish you Happy International Women’s … Continue reading →

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Huanglongxi, A Town Oozing with Historical Charm and Changing with Times – 黄龙溪古镇

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Junying Kirk

On the first day of the Year of Snake, my Second Aunt called me: “Your Uncle and I are collecting you and your mum in half an hour and we are going to Huanglongxi.” “Wonderful,” I replied, “Isn’t that the … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Amazing Beauties of Mother Nature

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Junying Kirk

I don’t remember when and where exactly I first saw flowers. Neither do I remember when was the first time I put on a floral dress. Perhaps it was because when I was growing up in the 1960s in China, … Continue reading →

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Fond Memories of Special Days

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Junying Kirk

For many of us, there are days that are sentimental and special, and we treasure these memories in the depth of our hearts. Today, I’d like to share a few of these special memories with you. For me, birthdays always … Continue reading →

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