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Yiying Fan | Shanghainese | world traveler | journalist | dog lover

Day: March 3, 2011

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Time to be Independent


One of my friends has just told me that she has moved out from home. I was surprised to hear that because she has just recently graduated, and what’s more, she’s Shanghainese. When I asked my parents for permission to move out last year, they opposed the idea strongly. I could support myself financially but I gave in, not to hurt their feelings or worry … Continue reading Time to be Independent

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