I've been here for one month. It feels like much much longer. And at the same time, it feels like one day. Teaching is improving. Some homesickness has kicked in. The weather is changing. I miss home. I miss friends, family, CBC radio, Vancouver rain (yes, its true), Bean Around the World coffee, creamo, Frank.
My one source of live english radio is the Armed Forces station. Its run by the American military. I get a kick of the ads the most. "Choose your friends wisely, or they might sexually assault you" is one of the best. Because its your fault if you get sexually asaulted. There's one narrated by a female "therapist type" who has to remind men that if they buy a drink for a woman at a bar, that doesn't mean the she is "his" for the evening. Also, if a woman dresses in a way that is risque, then she is not "asking for it". And another, with a catchy jingle about how the Curfew Police know your neighborhood, "so don't bother hiding somewhere after curfew, because we WILL find you anyway." Sucks to be them.
I'm reading "A Complicated Kindness" by Miriam Toews. Its about a teenaged girl, growing up in a Mennonite town in the prairies. Its very cleverly written, and very funny. I'm about halfway through and I appreciate the familiarity of the story. I want to pick up the book about Mao next. They sell an English copy at the bookstore nearby. One of the most appealing things about the book is that is not for sale in China. If anyone has any book suggstions, let me know!
Some shout outs. Happy birthday to Grandad, Young Grasshopper (J.McG.), Tyler, Denise Teacher, an early one to P.Diddy (daaaaaaad), and Andersson. Congratualtions to Captain Andrew Martin and Constable Annemarie Unheim.
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Yay constable! and Captain! can't beleive it... great news.
It does seem crazy that you have been gone a month, time flies hey? Just keep doing what you're doing. So many more adventures await. I feel like I'm the only nerd that reads this site.
I know that some other people do read this, but you are a die hard commentator. And I love it. Don't stop! Inspire others. I also need to respond to them.
Don't worry Annemarie, you're not alone! I just never know what to say, knowing that everyone reads the comments... especially after Steph writes these amazing articulate stories. I will comment more:)
-Jacqueline
How about the ad featuring "trench foot" and how you need to ensure to change your socks frequently or else you may end up with open sores and fungal infections. All told by a smiling female in combat fatigues.
Book recommendation: Alan Weisman - The World Without Us.
ok jaqueline, sounds good. trench foot sounds kind of like jail foot ie. someone goes on a crack bender for 5 days and forgets to wash or do anything except crack... resulting possibly in sores but mostly gross awful smell. thought i would throw that out there.
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