Monthly Archives: August 2008

Photos from the 2008 Beijing Olympics

View the rest of Matt’s Olympics photos on his blog here.

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Not So Harsh Times: Volume I

Matthew’s latest post proves that entry into China’s Olympic Stadium is as herculean a task as competing in the Games inside. Blogging from Beijing while studying abroad for a semester, Matt is a Pepperdine International MBA student on a mission … Continue

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Harsh Times Volume 1

Hell hath no fury like the loathsome individuals who work for the Olympics. There is no better representation of the old, “give them an inch and they take a mile” saying than this last week of Beijing. Some of the … Continue

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Status quo

So I have calmed down a bit from my temper tantrum of the week previous. I have gotten most of the real painful work for my job out of the way, and am pretty well rested on this Sunday late-morning. … Continue

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