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Chinese Culture Shock #2

My family and I have been officially living in Beijing, China for 4 1/2 months. We have learned so much being here and are still learning more everyday. I have already written a post about some of the culture shock we had been experiencing a few months ago. However, since then I have seen even … Continue reading Chinese Culture Shock #2 →

kwillesen Uncategorized 2 Comments December 13, 2019 7 Minutes

Beijing Expat: November 2019

This month has created so many memories for my family and I. We have seen the weather go from cold to freezing cold, competed in school competitions, and have finally moved into our new apartment. Beginning of NovemberEnd of November We moved into our new apartment the last week of November and have gotten used … Continue reading Beijing Expat: November 2019 →

kwillesen Uncategorized Leave a comment November 30, 2019 6 Minutes

Beijing Expat: October 2019

October has been another exciting month for the Willesen family! I could best describe it as a month of both 'old and new'. As in, we have been here long enough to where we are really missing a few of the things we had in the USA, but also short enough to where we are … Continue reading Beijing Expat: October 2019 →

kwillesen Uncategorized 1 Comment November 9, 2019November 7, 2019 4 Minutes

A Beijing Halloween

This year was our first Halloween outside of the United States and it was quite an experience! I had a lot of friends and family asking if anyone in China actually celebrates Halloween and I thought I would let you know what I saw whilst living and working in Beijing! Nothing to see here...just a … Continue reading A Beijing Halloween →

kwillesen Uncategorized 4 Comments November 7, 2019 5 Minutes

Chinese Hot Pot Adventure

This past weekend, my family and I took part in an amazing culinary experience at a local restaurant chain. It is known as Hot Pot and is a Chinese favorite because of the different flavors and delicious foods you can have in one sit-in! We had been waiting a few months to try it for … Continue reading Chinese Hot Pot Adventure →

kwillesen Uncategorized 1 Comment October 20, 2019 8 Minutes

Beijing Expat: September 2019

I would say that you could label our second full month in Beijing as a success! It has been full of learning experiences, culture shock, and brand new adventures! Calvin and I are growing more and more comfortable at school and Korey is finding his own groups to hang out with! Speaking for my family … Continue reading Beijing Expat: September 2019 →

kwillesen Uncategorized 2 Comments October 4, 2019October 2, 2019 6 Minutes

Fragrant Hills Park Adventure

During our National Week, I had a trip planned out to Longqing Gorge with the same group that took us to the Great Wall. Unfortunately, the day before, they messaged me and said that the trip was cancelled due to low attendance. With so little time left of the break, I was determined to take … Continue reading Fragrant Hills Park Adventure →

kwillesen Uncategorized Leave a comment October 3, 2019October 11, 2019 6 Minutes

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