I looked forward to this day some 28 years ago. Wow, that seems like a long time now. My mother came to school in her Japanese kimono. My classmates were surprised. For many, it was the first Japanese they ever met. … [Read more...] about VIP Day – Second Grade
Archives for April 2006
Nicest Guy in the World
I can't believe that ten years ago, I worked with these kids as an Intern with the International District Housing and Social Services. I worked with at-risk youth. I never really understood why children love me :-) (Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA., Summer, 1996) … [Read more...] about Nicest Guy in the World
Quan Am Shrine
Here is what my Quan Am Shrine in my house looks like at night: … [Read more...] about Quan Am Shrine
Work and Commute
Busy afternoon correcting the Sociology exams for my students yesterday. Thirty-seven exams to grade to be exact. When I finished, I had to endure a long commute back to my house. Saigon had a thunderstorm about 4 hours before making the ride home a bit humid. (The Teacher's Room - My Exams are on the table) (Commute home on Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, HCMC) … [Read more...] about Work and Commute
My House
Well, finally got pictures of my house. I had my cell phone this morning so I decided to take some pictues. For those of you who do not know, I currently leave in a 8 story house (5 stories to some) with 5 rooms, a balcony, jaccuzzi and sauna room, kitchen and livingroom. I am currently the only person living in my house, besides my cat and dog. (Front Gate of My … [Read more...] about My House