This former university English language instructor fell in love with Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms/Eternal Love of Dream and started studying Mandarin. Eventually I hope to re-write some stories in Chinese. My writing is for  myself and the DongFengers as well as the joy of the journey and I love words as much as healthy acceptance of feelings and learning about Chinese mythology which I will do my best to interpret through the lens of a white female American with privilege who is new to Chinese fantasy dramas. Join my FB Chinese study group Learning Mandarin through Dramas!

I am proudly neurodivergent (ADHD/dyscalculia) and former epileptic, a Montessori kid with some training in the method, and a certified parent coach and non-punitive parenting educator (gentle, positive, connected, crunchy, granola insert your favorite adjective) with two children who strives to be anti-racist and raise anti-racist children.

My motto: All feelings and states of being are welcome here.
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  • JoinedJuly 9, 2020



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Mandajiu Mandajiu Nov 16, 2022 02:35PM
in the hospital for the third time this past two months. Little one has gastroenteritis in a bad way. I started writing, but its slow these days due to constant illnesses. 
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Peach Orchard Prophesy 💜 by Mandajiu
Peach Orchard Prophesy 💜
💜 Spoiler: This is an alternative history that asks the question: What if Feng Jiu got a chance to cultivate...
Peach Orchard Dawn 💛 by Mandajiu
Peach Orchard Dawn 💛
💛 Spoiler: This is an alternative history that asks the question: What if the Mortal Trial had gone complete...
Peach Orchard Dreams 💔 by Mandajiu
Peach Orchard Dreams 💔
This will be an interactive story based on Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms to find multiple avenues to a happily...
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