Taught 3 back to back classes on Sunday and the first 2 classes were great. Some of the students from the 1st stayed for the 2nd class as well and definitely opened up more. It was great to see them more relaxed and confident in speaking English.
The last class was a total dud. I just don't understand why people want to learn a language, but are too afraid to speak it. I always get the 'my English no good' excuse and it's just tiring. If your English was really good, would you be in a freakin Level 1 Basic Conversation class!? Ugh~
Monday, April 28, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
George Washington?
I need to retract one of my previous entries. I guess my cousin Jerry IS getting married this December! Who would've thunk? It's like that Conspiracy Theory movie, if you keep spewing random things, one of them will be true. *shrug*
My company co-sponsored a party at Room 18 last nite and time's have definitely changed. I went out to dinner with the DEM folks and met up with my co-workers at the club later on. Apparently while Fanny said hi to Michelle and me taking another shot of whatever, the rest of the DEM girls were chatting with these cute boys. So we walk up and the introductions start.
"Hi, my name is George... like George Bush."
K, out of ALL the George's in the world, why say 'like George Bush'? I mean, there's George Clooney, George Lucas, George Jetson -- heck, even Curious George would've been cute. Ack.
My company co-sponsored a party at Room 18 last nite and time's have definitely changed. I went out to dinner with the DEM folks and met up with my co-workers at the club later on. Apparently while Fanny said hi to Michelle and me taking another shot of whatever, the rest of the DEM girls were chatting with these cute boys. So we walk up and the introductions start.
"Hi, my name is George... like George Bush."
K, out of ALL the George's in the world, why say 'like George Bush'? I mean, there's George Clooney, George Lucas, George Jetson -- heck, even Curious George would've been cute. Ack.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Lrrrrrr~
Rented The Covenant last nite and good golly, I have a new crush!
Steven Strait is hot hot hot!
I had to imdb him and much to my dismay, he's married. Sigh~
Steven Strait is hot hot hot!
I had to imdb him and much to my dismay, he's married. Sigh~
Friday, April 18, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Living in the now
I called Amanda earlier and it felt great to catch up with her. We both felt like it seemed years ago that we were in the same city, but its only been year. That's the thing about great friends -- able to continue our previous schmack talk (months ago) without missing a beat.
After my unfortunate encounter with a flying cockroach last nite, I've made up my mind to move into a nicer apt and enjoy living in the now. Amanda, being the great friend that she is, congratulated me and was happy that I was finally treating myself better.
Since I'm subbing now, I have the extra income to pay for rent -- which is also a factor why I want to / am able to move. Everyone's telling me how I should save, save, save.... but while I'm 'saving', I'm not really enjoying my 'now'. Bottom line, I want live comfortable. I want to be able to come home, plop on the couch and not have to worry about flying cock roaches or have these crazy rat dreams.
Plus, I'm going to ultilize the 1/3 ideology. 1/3 of your salary for rent. 1/3 for food. 1/3 to save.
I'm living in the now people! New and improved Nano v2.0.
After my unfortunate encounter with a flying cockroach last nite, I've made up my mind to move into a nicer apt and enjoy living in the now. Amanda, being the great friend that she is, congratulated me and was happy that I was finally treating myself better.
Since I'm subbing now, I have the extra income to pay for rent -- which is also a factor why I want to / am able to move. Everyone's telling me how I should save, save, save.... but while I'm 'saving', I'm not really enjoying my 'now'. Bottom line, I want live comfortable. I want to be able to come home, plop on the couch and not have to worry about flying cock roaches or have these crazy rat dreams.
Plus, I'm going to ultilize the 1/3 ideology. 1/3 of your salary for rent. 1/3 for food. 1/3 to save.
I'm living in the now people! New and improved Nano v2.0.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The kind of bills me likey
My electric and water bill came yesterday....
Water bill: NT22 ..... roughly 69 cents
Electric bill: NT103 ..... roughly $3.22
OMG!
I know my electric bill will go up once I install an air con. But good golly!!
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We now have a dress code a work. Frick on a stick!
Water bill: NT22 ..... roughly 69 cents
Electric bill: NT103 ..... roughly $3.22
OMG!
I know my electric bill will go up once I install an air con. But good golly!!
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We now have a dress code a work. Frick on a stick!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Sugar pie, honey bunch!
I invited the DEM folks over on Sunday for some mj action. I had lost shamelessly couple weeks before at Fanny's place and it was time to redeem myself. I mean, they came to MY turf so I had to represent.
I did not lose face. [muahahaha]
It was fun having them over and it made living in the new place not so bad. ^_^
On to other updates:
New phone, new scooter and new position (maybe)...
Bought a new phone cuz my old one was too bulky for my taste. At least my sister's putting it to good use. Bought a new scooter (used) cuz some bastard stole the license plate off my ride. I mean, who steals just the plate and not the whole package?? Anyhoo, when I reported it stolen at the police station, I found out that my scooter was 17 years old (!!!!!). That's when it dawned on me that I should retire ol Bessie. My new ride (I named him 'black hawk') is pretty sweet. He's younger than ol Bessie and rides great! Whoo-hoo! As for new position, I'll fill folks in if its confirmed or not.
Speaking of work, our schedules are getting jammed packed as we're transitioning with the new management. Lots of projects coming up and it's pretty exciting to see what's in store for us.
Just a tidbit of what I know that's to come:
1. Focus groups in Tai Chung and Kaohsiung 2nd week of May.
2. Marketing meeting in Macau mid May.
3. Early Fridays starting May 1st.
4. Factory / office visit in Shanghai around June.
Stay tuned!
I did not lose face. [muahahaha]
It was fun having them over and it made living in the new place not so bad. ^_^
On to other updates:
New phone, new scooter and new position (maybe)...
Bought a new phone cuz my old one was too bulky for my taste. At least my sister's putting it to good use. Bought a new scooter (used) cuz some bastard stole the license plate off my ride. I mean, who steals just the plate and not the whole package?? Anyhoo, when I reported it stolen at the police station, I found out that my scooter was 17 years old (!!!!!). That's when it dawned on me that I should retire ol Bessie. My new ride (I named him 'black hawk') is pretty sweet. He's younger than ol Bessie and rides great! Whoo-hoo! As for new position, I'll fill folks in if its confirmed or not.
Speaking of work, our schedules are getting jammed packed as we're transitioning with the new management. Lots of projects coming up and it's pretty exciting to see what's in store for us.
Just a tidbit of what I know that's to come:
1. Focus groups in Tai Chung and Kaohsiung 2nd week of May.
2. Marketing meeting in Macau mid May.
3. Early Fridays starting May 1st.
4. Factory / office visit in Shanghai around June.
Stay tuned!
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Run, Run, Run!!
Having a huge ass tv has its perks. For one, it just looks so purrrtttty!! But its also making me hella lazy. Since I'm all moved in (minus a couple of appliances), I need to start exercising again.
I've been on haitus for 2 months and it blows. I can feel the tightness of my jeans and it ain't pretty. I'm hoping to get back on the t-mill tonite and start up my routine again.
Couple of new developments:
(1) I've recently been hired has a substitute teacher at a bushiban (English center). The pay is decent enough, unlike Wells English that offered me a local salary -- bunch of cock suckers~ It's a nice gig that's whenever and there's no contract to tie me down.
(2) I've been promoted from contractor to permanent staff at my company. Who knew I'd be kick ass at branding death sticks. But its nothing to get excited about. Its not like I rocked a project -- we're just understaffed and the new GM wanted to make me permanent, that's all.
I've been on a losing streak at mj lately. I'm playing later this afternoon at casa de la nano and I'm hoping to end the losing streak and at least break even. *knock on wood*
I've been on haitus for 2 months and it blows. I can feel the tightness of my jeans and it ain't pretty. I'm hoping to get back on the t-mill tonite and start up my routine again.
Couple of new developments:
(1) I've recently been hired has a substitute teacher at a bushiban (English center). The pay is decent enough, unlike Wells English that offered me a local salary -- bunch of cock suckers~ It's a nice gig that's whenever and there's no contract to tie me down.
(2) I've been promoted from contractor to permanent staff at my company. Who knew I'd be kick ass at branding death sticks. But its nothing to get excited about. Its not like I rocked a project -- we're just understaffed and the new GM wanted to make me permanent, that's all.
I've been on a losing streak at mj lately. I'm playing later this afternoon at casa de la nano and I'm hoping to end the losing streak and at least break even. *knock on wood*
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