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kimgibbier
Posted on: Night Cat
January 3, 2008 at 10:51 PMHey Kettle, a few other great resources are MSN, Skype, or http://www.italki.com. There are millions of Chinese out there looking to do some language exchange through text and voice chat. Get a good quality headset and you can practice without even leaving your house.
Posted on: Ordering Chinese Take-out
January 2, 2008 at 3:13 PMQuick question: When I was in China everyone would say Da Bao for 'take out'.. this was in the south. Is it different in other places? I love how Jenny didn't quite pick up on the idea of waiting a few seconds before translating at the end... missed the sarcasm too! Just made me laugh, great lesson though.
Posted on: Jazz and China from a Different Perspective
August 2, 2008 at 9:23 AMDude! Murray James!! I met you in Chengdu when you first came to China a few months ago. My name's Josh and we got real saxy together at the Bookworm. I still have your weird cleaning lady business card. Write me a message if you see this!
Foleaudu (and anyone else interested)- the jazz scene in Chengdu is decent, if you can find it... (The Music House in Yu Lin Sheng Huo Guang Chang 玉林生活广场 most nights) As for any aspiring musicians, I think you will find Chengdu a great city to play in. I'm a sax player in pretty much Chengdu's only jazz band and I have had a great experience since I came over from the U.S. a few months ago. Except for a period of time after the earthquake I have enjoyed a steady supply of gigs, warm, receptive audiences, and met a really friendly (although small) community of fellow musicians.
If there are any fellow jazz musicians in China reading this send me a message!