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Chinese class field trip to the traditional market... (bai-tai- Chinese cabbage). These students are in the masters program at my school either MBA or health care management. They are my classmates in Mandarin class. Vietnamese family ;) Multi-cultural meal - Russian perogies and crepes, Vietnamese spring rolls, vegetables, stir-frys, and American barbecued pork -- Fun night with our Chinese

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I saw someone with this drink yesterday and asked if I could take a picture. I have no idea what all these things are and the person couldn't explain...more chewing of drinks, ha.

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I was so proud of my Ping Ke Da friend Ginny for being the show hostess and for Cassie for winning the grand prize drawing- I-Pod shuffle! The whole group!!! We only know 3 of the Ping Ke Da people in this picture! We left right after this pic was taken so they could get one without us strangers, haha.

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Selling drinks and shaved ice with beans Kid art My Chinese teachers selling pineapple. Tiny turtles! "smoke" coming out of his drink, son and daughter of a former student TUG of WAR! Two boys standing on tires trying to pull the other one offShaving ice block for shaved ice treats

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Michael has begun recording some conversations with Taiwanese English speakers, and just posted his first one here It's easier to listen if you subscribe and listen in I-Tunes or other podcast downloader. Listen and give him feedback on his blog. Thanks :).

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Group picture - start of some tears - We had several Powerpoints of pictures from this year. Some of their pics were very funny. We will miss you, seniors. Rachel actually baked these cakes yesterday! Juniors and me!

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After much anticipation, some students finally asked me to go to KTV with them ;)! Andrea and Amber Andrea and me funny song title: Can't sleep, can't eat, I'm sick!

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Sweet potato greens, fried onions and eggs, pork and eggplant stir-fry, and fried pork, yum Preparing the sweet potato greens took an hour! Frying - many cooks in the kitchen

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Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! You let your glory be seen in the heavens above. With praises from children and from tiny infants,you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless.I often think of the heavens your hands have made, and of the moon and stars you put in place. Then I ask, "Why do you care

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Amanda recently tagged me for 7 random facts. Our friend Char in the north responded. 7. I love TEA - oolong tea, green tea, jasmine tea, milk tea minus the pearls, sun tea that I make myself by throwing two Lipton tea bags along with one fruit flavored black tea in a gallon pitcher and setting in the sun, and hot/warm/cold tea. I despise the flavor of coffee, even in a donut from Mr. Donut.

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Don't we all love nerds?! The smiley face one says "Brace yourself" Little Miss Rehab I saw one at my school the other day..."White Trash" -- I'm sure this girl had no clue of the meaning.

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After a three-month absence, Michael has now added some blog posts to his blog. And not just one but three posts. Check it out. He has been pondering some deep issues while pursuing his masters.

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We looked a little different in 2004! Four years ago a group of us moved here at the same time. We were unsure about our move to another country, but excited at the same time. I am happy to say that all of us stayed in Taiwan for at least four years. Now, sadly for us, several from our original group have decided to move on. We wish them all the best. We will miss those of you deciding to

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The book of Philippians is so cool. It mentions JOY and REJOICE often. Chapter 4 verses 4-9 say: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

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This is what a weekend program graduate wrote on a postcard for Michael and me recently. I think this is so sweet. With facing another end of the school year, I was wondering why it's so hard for me to say goodbye to students, and to "let them go". I worked at a community college for many years in Arizona, and I don't remember feeling anything except pride and happiness for my students as

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We had an awesome day Saturday - 20 people from a church in Taipei came to Pingtung County to visit two college campuses and two communities. They walked around to pray for these areas and to visit with those they came across. They had some good experiences and they have ideas for what they can return to do next time. at my school - reflecting on the morning Prayer circle at JhuTien church

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My sister's granddaughter is growing quickly. I can't wait to meet her this summer ;). Her red hair is adorable.

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Her parents, Jenny and Kyle, just brought her home a few days ago. She was born in Pingtung City 10 days ago. What a cutie! Hopefully, we can go see her soon.

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Michael is becoming a pretty good Mahjong player. Here he is with three students from my school: Venus, Selina, and Tiffany. I like to play too, but since I can't read Chinese, it's hard to remember the directions and the numbers. haha ... Michael has memorized the Mahjong characters. We have never played for money! -- just fun.

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Saturday classes: I had to explain to one class why all their handouts were crinkly - Friday afternoon I chose to travel home on my scooter as the thunder and winds were increasing in an effort to beat the storm home... when as it turned out, those 10 minutes were the ONLY time in the afternoon with heavy rain; My bookbag and everything I was wearing were drenched. Ugh, I don't know how to

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This week the AFL seniors have been taking numerous pictures. Here are just a few. (courtesy of Venus) Senior girls Selina and me Stefanie and me Senior guys

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Put your mouse cursor on the picture for the caption. Today the English dept. sophomore guys participated in an eating contest against the Biotechnology department. They had to eat a pork sandwich and drink a can of Sprite quickly. Then some of these same people competed in the school's English reading contest. Good job, everybody!

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(from Patty's blog- thanks)

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Pearl milk tea or bubble tea: Some people have been teasing me lately about ordering this drink minus the pearls (black tapioca balls.). These drinks come with over-sized straws so that as you drink the pearl comes up the straw. Chewing my tea is not what I have in mind. People here are also surprised to hear that I didn't have a milk tea prior to coming here, especially with how much I love

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