2008
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By Carrie on December 3, 2008
While trekking through Northern Lao, we happened upon a village high in the mountains. There are still places in Asia where foreigners are a rare and unexpected treat. This was one of those times.
Posted in Laos, Photography | Tagged Asia, Laos, People, Photo Moment, Photography, Portraits, Travel, Travel Photography, Villages, Women |
By Carrie on November 30, 2008
Super Writer: Justin Chang Justin is my oldest student in two ways. He’s been with me from my very first class at Gram and in Taiwan and he’s also the eldest in our class. Justin is a quiet, serious student with a love for writing. He was in my conversation class for two years before I [...]
Posted in Writing | Tagged People, Short Stories, Student Writers, Taiwan, Writers, Writing |
By Carrie on November 26, 2008
The sweetest little girl in the world is absolutely terrified of me, despite having known her for more than two and a half years. She finally sat in the crook of my arm a few weeks ago after I plied her with cookies. This one’s for Carol and Gavin. Thanks very much for including me [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Family, People, Photography, Portraits |
By Carrie on November 20, 2008
Super Writer: Alexandria Lu Alexandria has been studying with me for two and a half years, but she has been a student at Gram for far longer. Alexandria is a very creative individual. She is passionate about learning, especially when it comes to English. Unlike most students I’ve met here, Alexandria isn’t afraid to ask [...]
Posted in Writing | Tagged Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on November 19, 2008
Here’s something a little different. The same subject shot from a slightly different angle against two completely different backdrops. The first photo is shot against the pale sky and I used the dark forest as a dark backdrop for the second photo. Two completely different effects and a completely different look for each. My personal [...]
Posted in Photography | Tagged Nature, Photo Moment, Photography, Taiwan |
By Carrie on November 15, 2008
Writing Style: A Descriptive Paragraph by Oliver Wang My sister is cute but she is dangerous. If you met my sister for the first time, you would have to bring earplugs, because she shouts all the time. When you make her angry, she will shout at the top of her lungs and start beating you [...]
Posted in Writing | Tagged Family, Short Stories, Student Writers, Students, Writing |
By Carrie on November 13, 2008
Danshui’s Fisherman’s Wharf is usually teeming with people. In fact, it’s very rare to find a place to be alone if you’re not in the comfort of your own home. I’m sure you can imagine my surprise at seeing an entire area of space completely void of humans on a busy Sunday afternoon. I just [...]
Posted in Photography | Tagged Danshui, Photo Moment, Photography, Taiwan |
By Carrie on November 11, 2008
Well, we’re off. I’m heading home for Christmas for the first time in six years. I have a wedding coming up in less than a month and I can’t wait to get home! Wedding planning and work has kept me extra busy this last month and I’m feeling more than a little burnt out from [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Christmas, Home, Student Writers, Students, Wedding |
By Carrie on November 6, 2008
Verdant green valleys and mountains were the first thing I noticed on our first morning in Xieng Khuang Province. The numerous bomb craters dotting the land were a close second. Traveling through this northern province of Laos, it was easy to see how it was utterly devastated by the Vietnam War. Between 1964 and 1973, almost every [...]
Posted in Laos, Photography, Travel | Tagged Laos, Photography, Travel, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on November 2, 2008
Blogtoberfest Host: MJ Klein. Blog: The New Hampshire Bushman. Yes, yes, yes. I’m the last blogger to post about last weekend’s festivities in Hukou. I haven’t had much time to process all my photos from last weekend, but if you’re dying to see more pictures and videos, just click on any of the following links for [...]
Posted in Taiwan | Tagged Bloggers, Friends |