Yesterday was a “working day off” for the entire staff of English Learning. Every month that we meet our sales quotas, we have a company dinner. If the sales team meets higher goals, we get something extra. This time around, it was “laser tag” in one of the city parks. I and another American teacher, [...]
One of my coworkers shared some candy with me earlier this week. It’s like a little candy bar in a cup. It even comes with a spoon. Yes, that’s the actual size of the spoon.
I’ve been feeling better the past two days, so I felt safe in going out with a friend today. She invited me to go to the Forest Public Park (森林公园 ). I’d never heard of it, but the taxi driver knew exactly where to go (even if his method of getting there seemed to involve [...]
Food poisoning sucks. The resulting dehydration is pretty crappy, too. Following it up with a full-body arthritis flare up, however, is just plain rude!
Over Spring Festival, many of the food stalls closed, so I was forced to find new things to eat at work. Oh no! The horror! I have to experience {gasp} new food! Just behind the training center, there’s a market. Behind that is a short alley that has several food stalls. Many of them sell [...]
A couple weeks ago, one of my favorite students left the school. She is more than just a student, she’s a friend. We met today to catch up before she heads back to her home in the north. Jessie is a wonderful young woman. From the start, she’s been a friend to me and helped [...]
It’s not cooking yet, but… Spicy chicken with steamed vegetables over rice[1]. And Bailey’s Irish Cream for desert. The three American teachers are getting together for friendly meal and a few drinks. It’s not Mom’s amazing stuffing, but… it’s a good meal with good people. I think that’s what counts. [1] Spicy Chicken (all measurements [...]
Mom sent me cheese and homemade caramels!!! Thank you, Mom! (It’s been 2 months without cheese… Do you people know just how difficult it is not to sit down with all 6 lbs of it and just start eating until it’s gone?)
A couple nights ago, several of us went out to a small restaurant down the road from here. Sherry took it upon herself to order for everyone. There’s this thing about going out to eat in China–there’s no such thing as “just a little food”. If they don’t have to stack plates on top of [...]
