…WoNdErFuLLy DeSiGnEd PaRk (hEfEi)

After we had our shopping, time to come home, I told her. I wanna sleep ‘coz I would be traveling tonight, I added. So we went home. She said we would just walk home for it is just pretty near, that we can talk for quite a long time. Then we walked. We ate ice cream along the way. Then we passed a beautiful park. We stopped for sometime and sat down and talked.

I was really fascinated by the great view of the park. It looks like an old one, yet so fabulous. It must have been built for years, but its beauty still remains the same. Such a deluxe park in the middle of the city. It has little oval, where people could go around and jog. It is well decorated by beautiful and colorful flowers. There’s some kinda tower where people could see what’s beyond the lake for it surrounds it, the park has bar designs at one side that look like they were there years and years past. Really a fab place to go when you are around the city. We walked around it, took pictures and tackle something about our experiences. We were like little children as we were sitting at one side, talking and laughing together. Thanks Lanz for that nice talk and walk around. See you soon and have a nice holiday.

…tHe DaY I wAs WaItInG

I kept thinking of the days I would be off from work. Kinda very excited about my trips around. I didn’t have a very sound sleep for days imagining my forthcoming travel. And the days have come now! I do enjoy being with my all time colleagues and friends back home.

I excitingly went to the bus station to Hefei early Monday morning. I took the bus at 6:40am going there. At around 10:00am, I was already there waiting for a taxi. It took me a long time to find one. My friend was worried about me, she called me up to find out. When I came to her apartment, we were like little kids seeing each other for a long time. We were shouting for happiness for we didn’t see each other for quite sometime now. We had a great lunch and dinner together. T’was really a memorable one.

After we had our lunch, we went out ‘coz we only had a short time. I had to go to Wuhan that night. We bought my train ticket first so that it would be easier, knowing that the holiday is approaching, many people would travel. We went to the ticket outlet near her school. Then we proceeded to different shops, we did a little shopping together. I bought shoes and summer t-shirts. We had a great time together. Yet she was a little sad ‘coz I have to leave that night. She wanted me to stay for a night.

When we arrived at the train station, after our wonderful dinner, we were shocked. A lot of people were making a large queue outside the station. I really thought it was a perfect idea buying the ticket ahead of time. So they went in with me and we searched for my waiting place. What i can say is, "Thanks for your company pals. I highly appreciate it." So, I left Hefei at 9:27pm to Wuhan, to see another friend. Have a good holiday people! Enjoy and have a good time.

…a FrIeNd’S bIrThDaY

I was astonished when my phone rang in the mid of my discussion. I switched it off immediately. My students said I have to answer the phone. But I insisted not. They added it might be emergency, but I said, it can wait. I should not answer because we are having classes, I told them. Then, they shut up their mouths.

Right after I dismissed them for a five-minute break, I looked at my phone to know who called me up. A friend of mine here, and I phoned him. He was just telling me to go to the KTV after my class, same place where we had on my birthday. I said sorry ‘coz I had a class. Only to find out, it’s a friends birthday celebration. So, after I ended up my last class, 8:35 in the evening, I hurried to the place. They were already somehow in the mid of the celebration.

We were having like showdown, we were dancing and singing like wild animals. We had a great birthday celebration. Thanks for the great night pals. I did enjoy even to the point of losing my voice, to think I am going to have many classes the day after. But still, as if nothing is going on. I was even tired ‘coz I was from 11 classes that day. With my friends, I see to it I would be very happy and make them happy, too. I like everybody to be happy every now and then. Thanks for the invitation! Happy birthday once again, Flora. Wish you the best and have a good time.

…KFC, tHe WaY I wAnTeD tO bE

As I face the hurdles every now and then, in my busy days of the week, I also have to sometimes reward myself and give consolations. One is eating in a fast food restaurant, KFC in particular. Hahahaha. I love eating in here ‘coz I am used to this back home. I just go and eat to this place once in a while here. So I do miss it a lot.

One busy Friday, one of my new foreign friends came to my city. So I met her in the downtown during lunch time. We went around and did a little shopping. Then we proceeded to KFC, ‘coz for her, she miss eating in there, too. She added, they don’t have KFC, as well as McDonalds in her place for it’s a little small city than mine.

I was just amazed when we were already there, inside KFC, we were kinda puzzled what to do, for we were sure it would be hard to order again, as our usual problem ever here. But to my surprise, someone stood beside me and said, “Can I help you?” I was really happy hearing that. I didn’t know who he really was that time. Well, what I knew was he helped us. He can speak a conversational English. He ordered for us. Thanks to him.

As we savored what we ordered, I saw him at the other side of the eating place, doing like paper works with some other guys. Only to find out, he is one of the managers there. He was busy doing something there. We thanked him a lot. We even ask him to take us photos there. Very kind young man. Thanks for that. Somehow, I was invited to always go there. Hahahha. It’s my pleasure. Well, thank you so much. There are really a lot of benevolent people here. Thanks and have a good time.

…mY wHeReAbOuTs

Why do you know my whereabouts? Are you stalking me? Why? What are your intentions? Why do you do that to me? Why do you need to know where do I go and what do I do? I am scared of you! Do you know that? I couldn’t imagine why you’re doing this.

Sounds scary, right? Did someone do that to you? Did you have a stalker? Why? What’s the reason? Did you ask him about it? Were you scared about it? Interesting, huh!

Well friends, it’s not that serious. What I am talking about is different from what’s presented. It’s just that, I came to talk to some of my friends here in my city once in a while. I was just amazed that when I want to tell them something, they already knew it ahead of time. I was puzzled! How could it be? They just simply said, I saw it in your blog. I follow and read your blog all this time. That’s why I know about it. It’s just that, I like reading them ‘coz I can learn a lot, expressions, new words, thoughts, information and so on. So, I kept reading your blog. Wow! I humbly said, thanks for that. You’re flattering me. Thank you for always following me in my journey. Thanks for keeping me in your everyday activities. I am truly happy for that. I am eager to do the more. Thanks! Have a good time.

…hApPiLy DiD fOr A mOnTh NoW

It’s nice to know that you are always there. You guys out there who constantly journeying with me here. You are worth a million thanks. I do value every single minute you spent each time you open my site. I just hope I was able to impart some of what I know and that you learn something from it. Thanks a lot.

I am going to be one month doing this happily. I am so elated every time I open my blog and many are leaving comments and messages. As I look at my profile views daily, it keeps increasing. Thanks for that everyone. I owe you this. You are all my inspiration to do more and inspire more people to do better in life. Thanks for the continued support. Let’s make a difference! Yes, we absolutely can. Believe me.

…LoOkInG FoRwArD

Thinking of the few days left for the incoming holidays, I couldn’t help but think of my forthcoming journey to the capital of China, Beijing. I am looking forward to those days. I am indeed very activated to have my travel once again. It’s been quite a long time that I haven’t done one, since spring festival. I just can’t describe my feelings right now. I am so high thinking of those days that I would be there. It would really be a dream come true.

Having almost two weeks holiday makes me energized all the more. I am making all my best in my daily affairs happily. I am very motivated to do things ‘coz it’s three days more to go. I am really looking forward to this wonderful trip. Thanks for this chance. I will just update you with all the happenings every now and then. Just keep in touch here. Have a good time everyone. I am very excited!

…tHaNkS tO yOu

I am very happy today. When I came back to the office after our lunch break, my colleague greeted me with a good news, she already went to the station for my ticket. I couldn’t wait now. I am very frantic these days knowing that my trip is fast approaching.

I am going to start traveling on 28th of April, early morning to another province, Hebei, to meet my friend, Maybelle in Wuhan, its capital. I am going to stay there for about two days to meet some other friends, like April, who I met and knew since spring festival in Chuzhou. Then, on 30th, at the evening, we will proceed to Beijing, our real destination. And we would somehow arrive on May 1st. Then, we are going to roam around the capital of China, to the great wall, forbidden city, and some venues for the forthcoming Olympic games. I just wish the weather would be with us during those times. See you in Beijing everyone!!!

…rEaLLy ExPeNsIvE, hUh?

As I continue my everyday life, here in a quite and serene city, I found it strange lately. Really expensive, huh?

I went to the supermarket once, I proceeded first to the fruits section, ‘coz they are the majority of my concerns there. What caught my attention was the beautiful displays of mangoes, which I truly miss since we have a lot of cheap mangoes back home. They are so yellow, totally fragrant and look so fresh. I immediately bought 3 pieces. To my surprise, it’s pretty expensive. It’s worth 9.98 RMB or like 60 pesos. Gosh! Well, it’s just so rare to have them that shiny and beautiful, so I did buy them. It’s worth it, I convinced myself as I placed them inside my tray. Then I continued my grocery.

…LuScIoUs FoOd

Why is it that a celebration is always associated with food, eating, drinking? When did it start? Can we celebrate something without eating at all? Why is this so? Why do we prepare luscious food when we have big celebrations? Why do we need food even? Can we live without it?

Scientifically speaking, food is any substance, usually composed primarily of carbohydrates, fats, water and/or proteins, that can be eaten or drunk by an animal for nutrition or pleasure. Items considered food may be derived from plants, animals or other categories such as fungus or fermented products like alcohol.

Food is one of the highlights of a festivity. And all people like eating and drinking in any sort. It is even a waterloo for many. That’s why there are people who are overweight or who suffer obesity. They like to eat even more than what is expected. They can’t help but eat and eat.

Well, it is very advisable to balance our food in take. We should not eat to much of oil, fat and sugar. Dairy, meat and other protein should be taken less, either. They can make us fat. What we should eat the most are the following, carbohydrates like grains. Fruits and vegetables too, are good and have to be taken more. So eat a balance diet everyone. Have a healthy meal everyday!

…cOuLdN’t BeLiEvE

Early this morning, I saw some commotions with the Chinese teachers. They were somewhat talking something incredible. I just didn’t mind them. I thought it’s just something personal, ‘coz they stayed outside the office. But I could clearly hear their voices, loud enough.

Few minutes later, they entered the office and let me see a big picture frame, a wedding photo. They were asking me who these people are in the picture. I could hardly recognize them. I wasn’t able to say my answer ‘coz I really don’t have any idea. They just said it’s Aye! Our Aunt here who cleans our classrooms and everything after our classes. I couldn’t believe. They look fantastically young and awesome. She and her husband look very happy and vernal. They are like in their 20’s but in truth they’re in their 40’s. Really unbelievable.

Well, I looked at their album and found out that it was their wedding anniversary. The album contains all wedding photos with different costumes and background. It is really fascinatingly designed and made. I highly admire its beauty. I, in fact, looked at it several times. Somehow, I thought, I want to make my wedding somewhat more than this one (in my dreams). Who knows?

…hApPy To KnOw YoU’rE tHeRe

As I opened my computer, one Tuesday morning, I was so happy to see that one of my friends who wasn’t able to be online for a long time was online. I immediately greeted him good morning. He responded the same way. He was feeling the same way, too. He was too busy for a long time, he said. He has no time to sit down and chat to friends online.

We were talking for only a short time, ‘coz I have to leave, work related purposes. I wanted to stay, though. But I have to prioritize my work. So we cut our conversation short. I am just hoping to catch him soon and we could chat for quite a long time. Thanks for that time. Take care always and have a good time.

…sTuFfEd

A friend of mine invited me to a dinner after our wonderful stroll around the fantastic park here in the city. We went to a restaurant famous for its location, its mouth-watering dishes, and most especially, its perfectly cheap price. People around the city all know its fame. He brought me there. Many were on the counter, making a queue. We did too.

As I entered, for the counter is located at the entrance, what entertained my eyes were the people busy choosing their orders, for the dishes are displayed inside a long glass container and also the luscious food displayed. A lot of them that it's hard to choose which. Looking at them perse makes you full. They are all delicious. We ordered and scrumptiously ate our meal. I was really stuffed for we ordered a lot ‘coz they are all cheap. Thanks Jim for the corking dinner. I did enjoy the food and your company. See you soon. Take care always.