China

I've never really thought I was pretty. I guess I was just one of the many young girls that look around and internalize a message that they aren't attractive enough. When those around would tell me I looked good, I wouldn't believe them. I was definitely one of those girlfriends that thought her other half was crazy for saying, “You are so beautiful.” Yah, whatever.  Read More »

Wal-mart has one of the biggest chains of stores stretching across America. The founder Sam Walton, would be rolling around in his grave if he knew just how bad Wal-Mart has become. The problem is the greedy CEO Lee Scott, who doesn't do anything besides destroy the lives of Walmart employees'.  Read More »

As the Olympic torch goes around the world passing from hand to hand, it is becoming increasingly lucky that it contains fire for if it did not it would probably be burned. The Olympics are to be emblematic of global unity but they have an ironic history of being the source of the expression of fiery political tensions.  Read More »

I have always loved watching the Olympic Games. The idea of so many countries coming together in a neutral spirit of competition is fantastic. However, as the 2008 Olympic Games draw closer, it’s clear that maybe this year isn’t going to be as friendly as past years.  Read More »

Recently a Newspaper editor became quite upset because her funeral cost, exceeded 9,000.00 USD. No it was not anywhere in the USA or Canada, It was in Beijing, China.
The story is below.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-04/02/content_6584034.htm  Read More »

For those who haven't seen my username yet, I'm in China. As a foreign teacher, I love sharing all those obscure cultural tidbits that sometimes don't compute in the minds of my students. Now I'm wondering if I try to play an April Fool's joke on them, say fake a heart attack, will they get it? Is it worth the risk of freaking some of my students out and making them cry?  Read More »

Ever since the end of the 2004 Olympics in Greece, I got to see a preview of the 2008 Olympics in China. I have been anticipating the date August 8, 2008 (08/08/08). Now that the year has finally come, it's hard to believe that it is just a few months away.  Read More »

No, not to Abu Dhabi. But yes, that's right my friends, I'm potentially going to pay several hundred dollars to do it too. So, right now I sound crazy. Let me explain and hear me out.  Read More »