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HelenHargreave said: “Hi Katie, Emotional but exciting hey?! Can't wait to hear...”
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LouiseC said: “How exciting!! I wish you the very best of luck!!...”
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rokmasox85 said: “Congrats on finishing 2 years abroad, and for realizing your...”
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kirstybramwell said: “hi Katie, I am completing my combined 140 course of...”
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fatalkazma said: “ohhh my lord i love thattt  ”
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KatieKatie said: “Fantastic!”
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juliekaye said: “just realized i'm 2 years late with that comment.... hahaha......”
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juliekaye said: “I'm using applications on my samsung phone- mandarin flashcards as...”
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juliekaye said: “i will be travelling alone to teach in china in...”
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juliekaye said: “so inspiring!!!  :)  :)”
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ErinLeeds said: “Hi Katie,Thanks for sharing! I Google imaged Zhangjiajie...wow! It looks...”
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wanderlustlucy said: “Hi Katie, I'm just like Ellarina and saw your post...”
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lorilynn said: “Great post Kate! I am also loving the spring here...”
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d3lta69 said: “Sounds pleasant ! spring has finally hit in the UK...”
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nicov6 said: “Hi I have just tonight joined the chalkboard hope to...”
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ErinLeeds said: “Hi Kate,Thanks for your post. I know what you mean...”
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mahalath said: “Lol, we have TIK for Korea, and it basically means...”
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Bethanyjoy said: “Hi Katie, Thank you for accepting my friend request... I...”
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AlixM09 said: “won't you have a big party to look forward to...”
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i-to-i said: “That is an incredible view! How fantastic! :)”
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emilyhiles15 said: “I am soooooo jealous it's almost too much for words....”
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arun123 said: “Awesome...Envy you..lol. Keep us posted on your travels. Cheers”
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LouiseC said: “Hi Katie! I just wanted to say that I came...”
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Aileen246 said: “Great Photos Katie, looks like you had an amazing 7...”
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i-to-i said: “Wow I've just had a quick look through your photos...”
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Aileen246 said: “Thanks for your reply Katie!  I am sure I am...”
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Aileen246 said: “Hi Katie, I have recently received my acceptance letter for...”
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laura_mc said: “Wow that seems to have gone so quick! Good luck...”
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Kim said: “I am considering completing an intensive four week CELTA course in...”
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Kim said: “Hi Katie, first of all thank you for posting your...”
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Liu542 said: “nice picture”
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Liu542 said: “Hi You look like one of my friend who come...”
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Liu542 said: “Hi Katie: It`s glad to heard that you are teaching...”
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i-to-i said: “Well done for only going 4kg over your allowance! I'm...”
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Michi40 said: “Love your blog - you have such a positive outlook...”
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plumsropey said: “This photo is class! Love it!”
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Zules said: “Hi Katie!   I am really enjoying reading your posts...”
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laura_mc said: “Love it!! From TEFL teacher to TV star! Hope your...”
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libra2012 said: “hi  beautiful lady ,                        i want to take some...”
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fiftyandnifty said: “Hi Katie, I wondered if you might be interested in...”
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vikusya said: “That sounds so great :) Did you do a degree...”
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Elkist said: “Congratulations! Your blogs are some amongst several that are continuously...”
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laura_mc said: “Hey Kate, Chalkboard is getting a re-vamp in the next...”
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Elkist said: “Fantastic! Sounds great :)”
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Timeflies said: “Katie, Love the photo. You look radiant. Enjoyed reading your...”
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Johals said: “Hi, I have recently finished the full 145 Hour i-to-i...”
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Timeflies said: “Amazing gown Katie. You look stunning.”
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Elkist said: “Really good reading makes me excited to get my adventures...”
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Motshidishi18 said: “hey kate i tried looking for you on msn but...”
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Amberlovely said: “That's awesome! I hope to go there soon!”
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DitaAdityaPutri said: “I wish I could go there and get a gold...”
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nanami said: “I've been bouncing around the site. You look lovely ^_^”
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Rin said: “Hi Katie, I agree with you about the people of...”
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Rin said: “Wow! So awesome! :)”
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Kevint said: “I can appreciate your comments, my two Christmases in China...”
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Rin said: “Sounds great Katie! I often go to Nanjing, hopefully we...”
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honor said: “My god, that is organized for China! Your job sounds...”
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PDixon said: “Strangely enough...im going to a snow festival in japan this...”
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honor said: “Fantastic Katie - congratulations on your new job and enjoy...”
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tallcat said: “Thanks for your reply Katie :) Great to hear about...”
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CescaB said: “Aw! How lovely! :D”
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tallcat said: “Hi Kate - your blog inspired me to write to...”
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honor said: “Happy (belated!) birthday Katie... sounds like you had some great...”
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MoYo said: “Hi, I found your blog and pictures and just want...”
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Rin said: “Awesome! I want a Santa hat with pigtails!!”
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FilterAngel said: “Sounds awesome, I look forward to it next year!”
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PaulJeffery said: “Sounds magic Kate, now start looking at the plans for...”
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laura_mc said: “Hey Kate, Sounds like you had an amazing Christmas!”
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Rin said: “It's not too bad here, generally around 6-10 degrees. It's...”
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Rin said: “Hey Katie, Handan is the Southern most city in Hebei...”
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Rin said: “Ooh, Nanjing! Nice. Check out the museum they have there....”
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Rin said: “Hi Katie, Just noticed you have signed another contract! Cool....”
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helenhelen6898 said: “Hi, Katie: So nice to hear from you! I am...”
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Rin said: “So glad you are having a good time! :)”
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Cheekyface said: “Wow, thanks for the update Kate....sounds like you are really...”
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sandrajane said: “Hi Katie Thanks for your message, would like to speak...”
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lbertram said: “Hey Katie, Thinking of teaching english abroad for the first...”
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bweedin said: “A lot of Chinese people will make invitations and never...”
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Rin said: “I had 11 days holiday for national day! Bargain! =]”
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Easternwind said: “I agree with Cazsheps, Holidays in China are indeed great...”
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cazsheps said: “I had a 10 day holiday for national day. i...”
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lintse07 said: “5 day holiday!  WOW!  I picked the wrong country.  I'll...”
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Rin said: “Nice. We have been invited to a Chinese wedding. Our...”
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kliang said: “Hi Katie, I just returned to UK from a month...”
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kliang said: “Hi Katie, I only just returned to my home in...”
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kliang said: “Aren't moon-cakes wonderful!”
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Rimi said: “Hey Katie, I cant believe you get a 5 day...”
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Cheekyface said: “Wow...that is beautiful....how talented are those kids!”
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Cheekyface said: “Ooooooo thanks for that Katie, I guess that would make...”
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robynlong said: “2500! OMG, that is amazing. I have a bit of...”
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robynlong said: “Excellent. It's amazing what kids can do with a blackboard...”
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robynlong said: “Fantastic photos and great artwork. Where are you teaching?  What...”
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Cheekyface said: “I have heard others say similar things about China as...”
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Cheekyface said: “O wow Katie, you are very respected there I see....”
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Rin said: “Party on! Next weeks National day ( which lasts for...”
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Cheekyface said: “Hey wow Katie, my son went to China last year...”
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Rin said: “Sorry to hear about you being mugged!! I can't beleive...”
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Jessica145 said: “hey katie :) re: your comment on my blog, unfortunately...”
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Cheekyface said: “O well done Katielou....kudos for you too. How wonderful to...”
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JaneLloyd said: “Oh Katie, what a scary start to your experience.  Well...”
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Cheekyface said: “OMG you poor thing...not a nice welcome to China. I...”
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honor said: “Oh no, so sorry to hear about you being mugged...”
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robertclarke said: “Hi, Are you looking to work in China? Do you...”
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Citore said: “Same as you - suitcase is open and I have...”
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Zoeholl111 said: “Hi Katie! Good to hear it is all going well for you...”
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DEREK09 said: “i admire yr courage and drive like alot of others...”
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Citore said: “Hey, ya I already have my bag open and throwing...”
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honor said: “Hey Katie, Glad you found it useful! Have you got...”
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Spiwak432 said: “I found that module informative also!  I'm an International Business...”
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Borrix24 said: “We'll find out where we'll be teaching on our first...”
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Spiwak432 said: “Check your email!  Might be able to help a little.”
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honor said: “Hey,   Best of luck with your Madarin lessons -...”
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JaneLloyd said: “katie, you're so right about joining in.  How often do...”
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rochieinchina said: “I'm glad to help if I can. I will be...”
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Borrix24 said: “Thanks. I've been reading on travel health and it seems...”
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Borrix24 said: “Hi,   I finished my TEFL course with i-to-i and...”
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rochieinchina said: “G'day, Where are you going in China? When do you...”
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kbumanglag said: “If you haven't already had a look at FlightCentre's Travel...”
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kbumanglag said: “Hi Katie If your dream is to teach in Vietnam...”
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Zoeholl111 said: “Hi Katie, Sorry it's taken ages to reply to your...”
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bootneck said: “Kate Vietnam was great very cheap bit busy in Hanoi...”
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michaelflynn61 said: “Oh, I forgot to mention I am the one in...”
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michaelflynn61 said: “Hey there! Thanks for the message. Alot of people have...”
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loulu6 said: “Hi Kate Thanks for the message and the advice.I am...”
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JaneLloyd said: “Great to hear that you've found yourself a placement but...”
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honor said: “Hey,   Congratulations on getting a job in China -...”
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emmafoers said: “That's horrendous Jane! I know tons of people who are...”
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JaneLloyd said: “Hi Kate, Thanks for the link to worldnomads - I'll...”
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JaneLloyd said: “Hi Kate,   I think it must be something to...”
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i-to-i said: “Hey,   We do have an insurance package in place...”
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madlee said: “I'm surprised that i-to-i haven't though about providing an insurance...”
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madlee said: “Erika insurance http://www.erikainsurance.com/index_eng.asp”
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madlee said: “In 2007 EF provided medical insurance as part of their contracts....”
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jadealexis said: “hi there  Ive seen that you are on the China...”
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emmafoers said: “Ohh a sensible traveller I like it!  I honestly don't...”
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katefielder said: “Hi Kate, Yes there are a few groups I think about...”
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Bini123 said: “Hiya Katie thanks for the friend request when are you...”
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Toots said: “Hi there, thanks for contacting me. I have yet to...”
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katefielder said: “Hi Katie, thanks for finding me on here, I have...”
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emmafoers said: “Ohhh I feel like a holiday coming along!  Ive never...”
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emmafoers said: “Awww how cute!!  Vietnam is top of my wish list...”
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i-to-i said: “Excellent! Yup, they're based in Australia (Melbourne) and work standard...”
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i-to-i said: “Definitely other options - that's great that you're already half...”
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i-to-i said: “Sounds amazing! It's moments like that that really stick with...”
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i-to-i said: “This photo's great! Where was it taken?”
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JaneLloyd said: “Hi Katie, Welcome to Chalkboard.  I too am a middle...”
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