Archive for November, 2008

The Last of the Celebrations

Yesterday, we went to my boss’ house for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was amazing. There was a real turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, cranberries, and even macaroni and cheese! It was so good, and the house was filled with kids. I’m around kids all day, but these were babies and toddlers and they are so much [ READ MORE ]

Thanksgiving/Birthday

I went out last night because I didn’t want to be home when midnight struck on my birthday. I went to Babe 18, also to scope it out for a legit Saturday night place celebration. I stayed out way too late, so it’s definitely a good thing I didn’t have to be at work until [ READ MORE ]

Friends, Anyone?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Jen&I have plans for ourselves with a big feast. There are also a few Thanksgiving gatherings of co-workers that I have been invited to, which should keep us busy. I also have a birthday coming up, and as much as I would like to celebrate it in at [ READ MORE ]

Boys Will Be Boys

  • November 18th, 2008
  • Posted in teaching

Riley is the naughtiest student in my second-grade class, but he is also easily my favorite. His English is pretty good, so he’s not afraid to talk, which always end up with him saying the funniest things. Today during class, the classroom was burning up. “Why is it so hot in here?” talking to myself [ READ MORE ]

Short Weekends

Saturday: I worked for two hours instead of four because my tutoring got canceled. I went and got a hair cut and relaxed in a salon chair about about two hours. Then shopping at Xinmending, which is the teen capital of Taipei, and where there always will be lots of good shopping. We had dinner [ READ MORE ]