Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Merry Christmas!

hehe it was taken at my school with my colleagues. The American teacher asked students English questions, and I would give the students gifts. We all had a wonderful time.

An interesting statue... 

In the cinema.  

Went to a movie today. 

A notice for the coming Monday

I pretty much like the weather in autumn—cool and pleasant. Hehe it means I need more sleep…or I do sleep more these days…whatever. And some colleagues asked me ( more likely they were complaining to me ) how come they had to take over my duty the coming Monday. Erm...as a matter of fact I didn’t know I was to leave school for a meeting in another school in Taipei with our school master until I went back to my office and found the paper on my desk. The notice said the meeting is held for all the principals and the heads of English teachers in elementary schools and junior high schools, and of course the purpose is to discuss how to improve students’ English abilities. Hmm the school master will drive me there so I don’t need to worry about the parking. Anyway I’ve decided to dress myself as beautifully as I can—maybe can meet some nice single males at the meeting. Who knows? *coughs* Ok ok I will pay attention to what the professor says too—to improve our students’ English. *grins*

First buffet with ETs

Been busy since my boss from Teaching Department asked me to be the head of all English teachers at my school. *chuckles* Well I don’t really mind working hard, but hope my colleagues can cooperate. Sure nothing is perfect in this world—some people just don’t wanna be good. What makes it worse is they wouldn’t even ask me in order to figure out. That’s why I understand human nature better…hehe the higher your position becomes, the greater hatred your opponents obtain. However, I still work for all of them, and today, I had a welcome party at a vegetarian restaurant. Our school master and my boss were present. There are 3 new ETs in my school, including P, who I mentioned before on my blog. She looked cheerful and happily greeted me while in the restaurant…good girl. I wouldn’t like to see her get hurt again by contact her ex or anyone from her ex’s family. They were never meant to be…from the very beginning. How come worry about a relationship that doesn’t work out? Find another guy!

Talking about relationships, another friend of mine has a big problem recently. Erm…maybe not a ‘big’ one, I don’t know. Maybe you can leave me a message and tell me if it is a serious one. The girl M has been seeing a guy for several months—he was attracted to her and started the courtship. He is not rich, but is good to M in many ways, in the beginning. Of course you have to spend some money while dating a girl. Gradually he mentioned he doesn’t make a lot of money, and suggested M they should split the bill when they went out. Even worse, he said he would give M a hand since there’s something wrong with her pc. You might say, hey ain’t it great. But he told M to shout him at least 10 meals when they are together. =_= Hmm… after I heard this, I truly had no idea what went wrong nowadays. Men are all like this now? I thought they are willing to treat girls while dating. Don’t they wanna make a good impression? Or they stop being generous after they know their girls have fallen deeply enough?

Thus, I guess I am not in a hurry to settle down with a man at all. M’s been nice to her man—she did spend ( I don’t know how much already ) money on him. That guy never introduced her to his friends, so their relationship is still “safe”—no need to tell others or explain about anything if they break up. Being a friend, I think I can only act like just what I did for P. Ahh…I don’t mind shouting P or M when they need friendship! *smiles*

Wish P good luck

Today is the second day of this new semester…school started yesterday. We had some new English teachers here—as a matter of fact they are substitute teachers, who are like casuals in other companies. And one on practical training, whose nick is P. She will have to follow an experienced formal teacher ( not me, but another colleague of mine) and learn how to teach students and make them behave. Since we worked together for the English summer camp during this summer break, she’s taken me as an older sister ( or another mom maybe…urm I think too much hahaha. )

P left me a message on my desk this morning, telling me she gotta talk with me. Later on she came and said she had a big problem and was afraid she would cry while talking about it. I didn’t think it was a good idea to talk in my office then—many teachers were around. So we left for another quiet place at school, and I listened to her story. Pretty soon she cried like a baby…I didn’t exaggerate…*sighs* She did feel very bad because the guy she’s seen for around 1 year told her a few days ago he would break up with her after he got fired. He’s been working in a café as a waiter since he graduated from a univ. Well…must say it is not a new story. Many couples break up in this world every day. Therefore, it is still heartbreaking because it is her first love.

What could I do? Just be a good listener, and advised her not to meet that guy again. She previously wanna do so—to get her book back and tell the guy how sad and uncomfortable she feels. I said NO. Don’t need to tear the heart once again this way. A book doesn’t cost much. Don’t send sms. Don’t call him! The only thing P needs to do is forget about the guy who doesn’t want her any longer and move on as fast as she can. Yes…and find a guy who is into her first, wanna build a relationship up, and chase her. It is fated to break up once the guy feels the girl loves him too much, never a challenge for him. I enjoy being chased by guys…and really it is stupid to “choke” the man I want with too much loving care right? *grins*

P has to realize this—her b/f, soon her ex I must say… has been giving her hints that he doesn’t really love her during the “courtship”. Easy to tell, but she loves him too much to see it through. So sorry for her. We females gotta remember: Never chase guys. Fall in love with those who love us more and we are really crazy about. P is a nice girl…and she is lucky to have such a good “big sister” like me—I don't wanna be another mom of hers... Do hope she can be fine asap after crying for that guy. Think bright, move on, and finally get a wonderful Mr. Right!

Where the king worked

A better shot of the old palace. The local tour guide told us the hill behind has the best 'fengshui' ! Hope you guys who see this pic can have good luck as well.

In the old palace

Resting by the lake. It is in the old palace, and you can tell some building is under construction.

Tasty stuff

OK...my favorite topic. It is traditional Korean food--fried rice on the left and some BBQ ( vegetables and niangao though since I am a vegetarian...) They always have spicy paocai on the table, but I didn't get any.

Korean House Villiage

Many traditional Korean houses. They look like ancient Chinese ones don't they.

Do you know them

They said the characters are famous. And the local tour guide told us many Japanese obasans stood on the stone to be near the man...posing like they were to kiss the guy in that big poster...Ahh no I would not. ( I don't think korean guys are better...)

Let's kick

Where I was? The place where the world cup took place in 2002. Soccer of course. The area I stood is expensive--500 USD for each seat...

We need freedom

Took a trip to Korea, and I was on the Bridge of Freedom, where you can see bunches of flags behind me. It is near the northern Korea...hehehe.

香港滿記甜品

Before I flew back to Taipei, I stayed in HK for one night. Of course for the food and snack there! See the sweet soup in this picture...ain't it beautiful. Real great to have one in such a summer day!

At Lechang

I was in my dad's hometown, right in front of the train station. My dad's flat and store are in the neighborhood. A small town it is...but luckily the hotel I stayed got internet service!

Shopping in Shaoguan

Shaoguan is a big city in Guangdong, where you can see many stores and I do think it is just like Taipei.The only difference is prices there are surely lower--a cup of pearl milk tea only costs 1 RMB, you know.

In front of the old stage

Overseas Chinese Town:

Located in the western part of the special economic zone, Overseas Chinese Town embraces the theme parks of Splendid China, the China Folk Culture Villages, Window of the World and Happy Valley. The parks feature a wide variety of replicas of natural scenery and historical architecture, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese and international culture. The area serves as a model for the city in urban planning, construction and horticulture.

Yummy

At a restaurant in Shenjun. Sure it is in China, near HK you know. Dishes there are nice and cheap. The dish in this pic is vegetarian.