tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.comments2009-04-25T08:36:17.389-07:00ProJeCt 7585Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-76225942512827668302009-04-25T08:36:00.000-07:002009-04-25T08:36:00.000-07:00hey jason-
i really like your last comment about e...hey jason-<br />i really like your last comment about experiencing the "cataclysm of emotion." sometimes, i feel like my greatest "take away" from china will be the fullness and spectrum of emotions and experiences had here. some days i feel like a "real" busting-butt volunteer. some days i feel like royalty. some days i hate teaching with the deepest gut in my body, and some days, when some disgruntled kid comes into my office for help, i realize it's all worth it; and the list goes on..yet, hopefully, one day, when we're really old and little more experienced..we can say that this year has made some greater difference in our lives and those around us. that's what i'm counting on!irissiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145699875588662694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-45372755027210504612009-04-12T20:42:00.000-07:002009-04-12T20:42:00.000-07:00Your introspection is so meaningfulan true that th...Your introspection is so meaningful<BR/>an true that through your words and deeds and caring, the people around<BR/>you will benefit from you being there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869097190238548210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-47715036185966706362009-03-26T11:22:00.000-07:002009-03-26T11:22:00.000-07:00I couldn't imagine going 5 days without a shower. ...I couldn't imagine going 5 days without a shower. <BR/><BR/>Did you go out into the public like that? But, then again, from what you have said in past post I do not believe anyone would notice. <BR/><BR/>But wouldn't your hair start to get oily after a day and a half? I guess it depends on the style you are sporting these days. <BR/><BR/>And there could be worse things then no shower for 5 days, like starvation or dying from exposure to the elements. <BR/><BR/>I hope you acquire the amount of students you need, for the extra income. <BR/>_____________________________<BR/>Time and tide wait for no man. A pompous and self-satisfied proverb, and was true for a billion years; but in our day of electric wires and water-ballast we turn it around: Man waits not for time nor tide. - Mark Twain <BR/><BR/>- TM.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-54853310773543248292009-01-05T15:55:00.000-08:002009-01-05T15:55:00.000-08:00it seems to me that after 2 years leaving phnom pe...it seems to me that after 2 years leaving phnom penh the condition is still same. nothing change...Lemonadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785377009072806647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-9412074730239395662008-12-19T09:23:00.000-08:002008-12-19T09:23:00.000-08:00Very poetic.Very poetic.M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-83998638545133534752008-12-18T10:37:00.000-08:002008-12-18T10:37:00.000-08:00Copied from your blog: On the next bus, a seat nex...Copied from your blog: <BR/><BR/>On the next bus, a seat next to the window. "Waiguoren (foreigner)" I hear, a girl in the back yell to her friend in the front. Both glance at me and exchange laughs and what figure to be jokes at my expense. In most cases, I would have spoken up, telling them, "Ni bu shou Waiguoren. Waiguoren bu hao. Wo shi Meiguoren (Don't say 'foreigner'. 'Foreigner' is not good. I am American."). If anything, this lets them know that just because I am not Chinese, it does not mean I cannot understand at least some words they say in their native tongue.<BR/><BR/>--------------<BR/><BR/>These girls judge you because you are a foreigner, without even knowing you. You yourself sound very judgmental of the other volunteers around you. Maybe you would have something in common with a person in their earlier 20's. Who is to say that you couldn't teach them something and they teach you. <BR/><BR/>- Show them the places you visit in China? Show them that there is something more out there. Invite one or two them out sometime on a day trip. You never know what could happen. <BR/><BR/>In the past when I have seen you, you appear standoffish, and you cut people down sometimes. I think you are just really shy, if you don't know anyone. As for the cutting down, some people take, what I think is sarcasm coming from you personally. In short, you seem to have a very opinionated dominate personality. <BR/><BR/>But, it can make people hesitant to approach you. If they cannot get a conversation going with you, or fear what you may think of them when they voice their opinions, people won't approach. <BR/><BR/>My advice - be friendly and open. Be approachable.M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-2215673910525793572008-12-18T09:59:00.000-08:002008-12-18T09:59:00.000-08:00Given that these volunteers are abroad surrounded ...Given that these volunteers are abroad surrounded by a society that is foreign to them, I am guessing they, like most, yearn for familiarity. This comfort can be found in the company of other foreigners, who are experiencing the same things they are. I cannot blame them for visiting some Americanized establishments. I myslef would probably visit a few of them.<BR/><BR/>But, you are looking for what you call an "authentic" experience. I cannot fault you for this either. If I were there, I would want to feel like I was apart of the comings and goings. <BR/><BR/>To develop friendships outside my nationality, in order to gain a different perspective on life, would be great. Because that is living life - observing and interacting, growing. <BR/><BR/>I have a feeling when all is said and done, you will have found what you are looking for. Until the end of your journey, I wish you the best of luck.<BR/><BR/>- Be safe!M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-64560998182043390462008-12-11T10:32:00.000-08:002008-12-11T10:32:00.000-08:00I can relate to this on many levels. It is not ea...I can relate to this on many levels. It is not easy being the minority in a new and different culture and knowing yourself is the only way to comfort these feelings of expectations. It is hard to stay true to you own values and while learning and respecting others way of life and not letting go of what you want. About the wanting isn't that what the American culture teaches us is wanting and expecting and we are deserving. Take a step back form your former self and see what is in front of you and enjoy. It seems to me that is what you are doing.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835331391423884518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-42690343500607483072008-12-06T09:16:00.000-08:002008-12-06T09:16:00.000-08:00I think you would be better off doing it yourself ...I think you would be better off doing it yourself next time..M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-34794561773432552382008-12-05T09:41:00.000-08:002008-12-05T09:41:00.000-08:00Hope you are feeling better by now! I think it is ...Hope you are feeling better by now! I think it is interesting that you are bringing music into the classroom. <BR/><BR/>Reading off the list of people the students know of, I decided I would make a list of some groups/singers I listened to when I was their age. <BR/><BR/>The List<BR/><BR/>1. Celine Dion (my first CD)<BR/>2. Savage Garden<BR/>3. Matchbox 20<BR/>4. Paula Cole<BR/>5. JewelM.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-89423788683270252162008-12-01T18:43:00.000-08:002008-12-01T18:43:00.000-08:00That is why you should never go shopping on Black ...That is why you should never go shopping on Black Friday. <BR/><BR/>The news report stated that the man was trying to prevent a pregnant woman from being trampled by the crowd. I believe she had to be taken to the hospital for evaluation, but came out of it okay. <BR/><BR/>One person was run down by a shopper and their cart in Wal-mart. I think it was the same store in Rhode Island, but I cannot be sure. It showed the person being carried out on a stretcher.M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-42809382297115050672008-11-22T09:46:00.000-08:002008-11-22T09:46:00.000-08:00A Phoenix is a bird that burst into flames when it...A Phoenix is a bird that burst into flames when it dies, and then is reborn in the ashes, if I remember correctly, so Phoenix is a good name. It says that no matter what hardship they face they will always rise from the ashes. The village will stand the test of time, and continually be reborn. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if that was their train of thought when the name was selected.M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-64305489178679683962008-11-21T09:28:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:28:00.000-08:00It would be interesting to see aspects of the trad...It would be interesting to see aspects of the traditional Chinese New Year/Spring Festival. I wonder if many people still carry on the traditions associated with the holiday...M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-45731866502293569312008-11-18T12:54:00.000-08:002008-11-18T12:54:00.000-08:00When you decide to eat dog meat, please, take a ph...When you decide to eat dog meat, please, take a photo. I would really like to see what it looks like when they serve it to you. I assume there are different ways to serve dog meat. How would you prefer yours?<BR/><BR/>I saw the part where you mentioned the market food did not make you sick. Then you went on to mention it made you sick not long ago. What had you eaten from the market? <BR/><BR/>Just curious, <BR/><BR/>- TM.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-48784294319295981462008-11-18T12:47:00.000-08:002008-11-18T12:47:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.M.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-78234498942161928812008-11-18T12:43:00.000-08:002008-11-18T12:43:00.000-08:00Hey Jason, Cathleen and I were reading your blog a...Hey Jason, <BR/><BR/>Cathleen and I were reading your blog and we saw the passage where you mentioned a student named Harry Potter. Cathleen said she would like to see a photo of him. <BR/><BR/>- TM.I.A. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725377942826184000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-87643082824722362312008-09-01T07:43:00.000-07:002008-09-01T07:43:00.000-07:00Good luck with you.Good luck with you.KY Tsuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582875770089774837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520824563088238600.post-65190317315131987262008-08-29T16:57:00.000-07:002008-08-29T16:57:00.000-07:00Sounds like one of my favorite lines that I use wi...Sounds like one of my favorite lines that I use with my employees - "It's the small stuff that makes the difference between success and failure."<BR/><BR/>Close, anyway.<BR/><BR/>Doug Shipleyrookcnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475228200456007739noreply@blogger.com