As I was trolling through my Facebook newsfeed yesterday, I
found a very
interesting
post by NPR. Apparently they would
like for expats to share the sounds of their days. After reading the article, I became inspired
and decided to share with you some of the sounds of my life in Shanghai.
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I must protect my humans! |
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I will help you!
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It is quite common to find construction work happening in our 'hood. |
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This is my student that you hear in the next recording. |
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I love my fifth graders! |
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I tried to get a picture of eye exercise time on the sly...mission failed! |
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Mmmmm...Ayi food! |
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This is Thanksgiving celebration #3 for us. Thank you Brittany Moore for a great night and letting me steal the picture! |
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This is Thanksgiving number 4! I think we celebrate Thanksgiving more in China than we ever did in the States! |
I am loving the sounds of the expat life!