Different Kinds of Coaches
Obviously I think my coach is da bomb, but I have been lucky to have several coaches who have helped me over the years. These days my friend Yang Ping has been coaching me once a week, along with my…
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Author Archive: Becky
Feeling Left Out of a Badminton Group
If you are a long-time reader of my blog, you know how I feel about the teachers at my school. SInce they beginning they have never included me, and haven’t been very welcoming. Even now, after I have proven myself…
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A Little Trip to Taiwan
Azhi went back to Taiwan so I went halfway with him. Just 30 minutes by boat is the island of Jinmen (also called Kinmen), and it’s a fun little day trip to Taiwan. Jinmen is quite small and unpopulated, but…
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Three Year Anniversary with my Coach!
My next vlog is up and this one is about me and my coach. To be honest, it took me almost a month to finish it and yet I’m not really pleased with it, just because I feel like I…
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Finding Badminton in Shanghai
I have to say, I really like China’s high speed trains. They make traveling 1000 kilometers easy and painless and allow me to jot off to Shanghai for a few days. (Also my awesome schedule at my awesome job allows…
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Badminton Obsession
I think you know how obsessed I am with badminton, but here are a few facts I haven’t mentioned before…. https://youtu.be/1sgzbW3qj2I
Asian Sports Drinks
Curious about what we drink here in China when we play badminton? Wondering how much it costs and what it tastes like?! Well, your questions will all be answered today my friends!
Playing at my University
If you are a long time reader of my blog, you’ll know I hate playing at my school. That’s because despite having very nice, free courts for regular use, the only people that play there are teachers. And I have…
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The Struggle For New Shoes
My average American frame makes me a hugely obese Chinese person, and even the simple task of buying a new pair of badminton shoes turns into a multi-day search (even though I have bought and worn so many pairs before…
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Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Zhao Yunlei Came to MY Competition
I was soooo close to her and sooooooo close to getting my picture with her when she was whisked away by security and protected so I didn’t actually get to meet her, but it was awesome that she came. Hong…
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