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Contributor: Woman China Woman China
Well ladies and gentlemen... should I change my name to "Woman Africa" or "Woman Ethiopia"? I don't know!!!

After ten years in China, plus one more year that has yet to be completed, I have decided to pack up my things (future tense here, early July 2013) and move to Ethiopia.

I just finished my interview with the school there, and they have agreed to all my desires without me even asking for them.

My family thinks I have never been on a rocker to have fallen off my rocker, and my friends in Western countries are all thinking that I need to find my marbles.

I am just so excited!!! I have less than one year left before I move there for the next chapter of my adventure.

So who is coming with me??? LOL!!!

And now? Let me return you to your regular programming. Double freaking points!!!!

w

PS- for those of you who follow my blog of course I will be having so many slide shows when I get there just like I have done with Inner Mongolia. And yes, I've still got a year to go but I am so freaking excited!!!
07/25/2012
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Contributor: Rossie Rossie
My only concern for you is the safety there, but I'm happy that you get to explore other parts of the world.
07/25/2012
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
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Originally posted by Rossie
My only concern for you is the safety there, but I'm happy that you get to explore other parts of the world.
My safety is something I've been looking into, but it is like any other city in the world. Doesn't matter where you go... Hongkong, Beijing, Wuhan, Hohhot... I honestly would be more worried about living in New York.

But that's just me!!!!
07/25/2012
Contributor: Taylor Taylor
Wow that is exciting, you'll have to tell us about your new experiences.
07/25/2012
Contributor: Claire-Bear Claire-Bear
Wow! That's super exciting. The best of luck to you.
07/25/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So looking forward to hearing about your adventures!
07/25/2012
Contributor: Incendiaire Incendiaire
I'd suggest "Woman Abyssinia" instead, it sounds more exotic and old-worldy, invoking imagines of Haile Selassie.
07/25/2012
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
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Originally posted by Incendiaire
I'd suggest "Woman Abyssinia" instead, it sounds more exotic and old-worldy, invoking imagines of Haile Selassie.
Ohhh... I kind of like that!!!!
07/25/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by Rossie
My only concern for you is the safety there, but I'm happy that you get to explore other parts of the world.
I'd also heard (perhaps incorrectly?) that Ethiopia is a particular dangerous place. Maybe it's just one of those accepted but not necessarily true "facts."

I'm excited for you! I hope you enjoy it!
07/25/2012
Contributor: Mwar Mwar
That's great! I trust you'll be safe. You're a smart lady

It's pretty badass. Cheers!
07/25/2012
Contributor: Ms. N Ms. N
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Originally posted by Incendiaire
I'd suggest "Woman Abyssinia" instead, it sounds more exotic and old-worldy, invoking imagines of Haile Selassie.
Seconded! Congrats!
07/25/2012
Contributor: sweetiejo sweetiejo
Wow congrats, hope your journey is a safe one
07/25/2012
Contributor: HB042 HB042
How exciting! Best of luck in your travels! And, I third Woman Abyssinia. Or maybe just Woman of the World
07/25/2012
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
I also vote for "Woman Abyssinia", too!

Sounds like a grand adventure, and I'm glad you're continuing to do the work you love.
07/25/2012
Contributor: puppylove puppylove
Oh wow, that sounds like an awesome new adventure!
07/25/2012
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
Very exciting news! I like the sound of Woman Abyssinia as well.

Sounds like you'll soon be having many more adventures - yay!
07/25/2012
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Congrats!

I like "Woman Abyssinia" too but "Woman of the World" seems to fit too.

I am curious, have you looked into getting packages from Eden there? Sure hope that will not be a problem.
07/25/2012
Contributor: js250 js250
Good luck on the next leg of your adventure!! You are living a life many of us dream of and are unable to make happen. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through yours!! I will be with you on your blog...
07/25/2012
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
Congratulations and good luck to you.
07/25/2012
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
Exciting!!! I think you're going to have an incredible experience
07/26/2012
Contributor: Gracie Gracie
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Originally posted by Woman China
Well ladies and gentlemen... should I change my name to "Woman Africa" or "Woman Ethiopia"? I don't know!!!

After ten years in China, plus one more year that has yet to be completed, I have decided to pack up my things ... more
Congratulations on your new job! I hope you find the time this year to get to see and do everything in China you still want to get to! I look forward to hearing your adventures from China and then Ethiopia! So happy for you! Teny tiny bit jealous too!
07/27/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Woman China
Well ladies and gentlemen... should I change my name to "Woman Africa" or "Woman Ethiopia"? I don't know!!!

After ten years in China, plus one more year that has yet to be completed, I have decided to pack up my things ... more
Congratulations! What an exciting time for you. It's an amazing thing to be able to travel the world an live in the amazing areas you have lived and taught in and will continue to do so.

I'd love to see Africa, or the Far East. I get anxiety attacks leaving the state! (I did it though, we went to Milwaukee to the Zoo there last week, and not only did I survive, but after a quick anxiety attack, I actually had a great time. They have bonobos!)

Anyway, I'm so excited for you. You'll do a great job there.
07/27/2012
Contributor: Nora29714 Nora29714
That is wonderful! Congrats!
07/27/2012
Contributor: Melan!e Melan!e
Congrats! That does sound exciting!!
07/27/2012
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
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Originally posted by Gracie
Congratulations on your new job! I hope you find the time this year to get to see and do everything in China you still want to get to! I look forward to hearing your adventures from China and then Ethiopia! So happy for you! Teny tiny bit jealous ... more
It will be the end of my eleventh year in China next summer. There is not much left to see!!! Although wouldn't mind going to the grasslands in the winter time. Can you imagine those stars???
07/27/2012
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
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Originally posted by P'Gell
Congratulations! What an exciting time for you. It's an amazing thing to be able to travel the world an live in the amazing areas you have lived and taught in and will continue to do so.

I'd love to see Africa, or the Far East. I get ... more
Some people always dreamt of getting married, or having babies, or the house with the various style of fencing. Some dreamt of becoming doctors or nurses or a lawyer.

My dream was to explore and to understand people.

I've got the exploration down, but I still cannot seem to understand people.
07/27/2012
Contributor: Undecided Undecided
Congrats can't wait to hear about your adventures. I think I would be way to excited to have to wait a year
07/27/2012
Contributor: Huff Huff
Time to hit the library to brush up on my knowledge about Ethiopia (I have none) so when we chat, I'm not all "...and how do you spell that?"
Good luck, Woman. I'm sure this will be the best adventure yet.
07/28/2012
Contributor: travelnurse travelnurse
How wonderful for you!! You are so very lucky to be able to do this. Soon I too will be able to travel, Please make sure you can still do your blog! I've been sneaking over there and reading it.
07/28/2012